Update to the Monitor St. shooting that occurred February 12, 2024.

Saturday February 24, 2024, the 16-year-old male suspect turned himself into the main police station.

He has been booked into the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

As a follow-up to last night’s officer involved shooting, the following information has been made available for release.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have diligently continued the investigation into last night’s officer involved shooting and identified the male suspect as 37-year-old Jesse Rose.

This morning, Detectives obtained a felony warrant for Rose for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant, bond amount $150,000.

This afternoon, Marshals with the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force assisted the Corpus Christi Police Department and located Rose on the 4500 block of Dolphin Place, where they placed Rose into custody. Rose sustained injuries during the initial contact at the 2900 block of SPID and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Once he was medically cleared for jail, Rose was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

On February 22, 2024, at 11:33 pm, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of South Padre Island Drive in reference to a burglary alarm. 

Officers arrived at the location and made contact with a male in a vehicle.  The male made furtive movements under the front seat and began reversing his vehicle towards the officers.  Three officers fired their duty weapons into the vehicle.  It is unknown at this time if the male was injured.  The male then fled the location in the vehicle. 

The unoccupied vehicle was found a short time later several miles from the scene.  Officers have not located the suspect and are actively searching for the male.  Officers are still working to positively identify the male, and we do not believe there to be a threat to the public. 

As per department policy, the involved officers will be placed on administrative leave. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If you have any information, please contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On Monday February 12, 2024, at about 4:56 Pm officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Monitor St. in reference to a shooting.

When officers arrived, they located a 15-year-old male with a single gun shot wound. He was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate the shooting.

Detectives were advised by hospital staff that the victim passed away on February 15, 2024.

Through the investigation, it was determined to be a Homicide.

On February 16, 2024, Detectives were able to secure a Directive to Apprehend for Murder for a 16-year-old male juvenile.

On February 20, 2024, the Corpus Christi Gang Unit arrested Cristal Juarez and Rodrigo Juarez on a Nueces County Warrant for Hinder Apprehension/Prosecution of Known felon. This is in connection with the juvenile death investigation.

As of February 21, 2024, the wanted juvenile male suspect has not been located or arrested.

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840.  Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

On February 19, 2024, at about 8:12 PM officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Treyway Ln in reference to a shooting. Updates stated there was an attempted home invasion and one person had been shot.

 Officers arrived and located a pregnant 22-year-old female with a single gunshot wound to her leg. She was immediately transported to a local hospital.

Officers also contacted the 19-year-old husband in the apartment.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were called out to assist.

During this time, the unborn child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The male was transported to the main police station for interviewing.

After the interview the male was arrested and charged for Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon-Family Violence, and outstanding warrant.

Arrested: Noah Acuna

UPDATE: On Thursday, February 15, 2024, Abraham Anzaldua was arrested and was booked into the Nueces County Jail.

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Location: 2700 Camargo Drive
Incident: Capital Murder
Case Number: 2402120080

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for your help to locate 48-year-old Abraham Anzaldua, who has an outstanding warrant for Capital Murder ($500,000 Bond).

Anzaldua is described as a 48-year-old Hispanic male who stands 6’01”, weighs approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has Anzaldua tattooed on his back.

Anzaldua was last seen driving a black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado with possible license plate JLW-2055.

This murder warrant relates to the incident that occurred on Monday, February 12, 2024, at approximately 2:56pm. The Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 2700 block of Camargo Drive. Once the fire was extinguished, a deceased victim was located inside of the residence.

If you have any information about this incident or know the whereabouts of this person, please call the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives at (361)886-2840.  Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=

Anzaldua is believed to be dangerous. If located, do not approach him and contact law enforcement.

The Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Homicide Division is needing the public’s help in locating a person of interest in the city’s latest homicide.

On Monday February 12, 2024, the Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 2700 block of Camargo Dr. Once the fire was extinguished a deceased victim was located inside of the residence.

48-year-old Abraham Anzaldua was seen leaving the residence minutes before the fire occurred. He left the area in a black 2003 Chevrolet Silverado truck (possible Texas License Plate JLW-2055).

If you have any information about this incident or know the whereabouts of this person, please call the Corpus Christi Robbery Homicide Detectives at (361)886-2840.  Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

If located do not approach this individual and contact Law Enforcement.

On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 2:56pm, officers were dispatched to assist CCFD with traffic control for a residential fire at the 2700 block of Camargo Drive.  

The fire department gained control of the fire and conducted their primary search of the residence and advised they located a victim inside of the residence. Due to suspicious circumstances, the fire department contacted the police department and advised us of their findings.  

Homicide detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have arrived and are actively investigating the scene.  

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.  

Detectives with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Investigations Division busted yet another illicit gambling operation Thursday afternoon located inside a game room on the city’s south side. Continuing their initiative to eliminate illegal gambling within the Corpus Christi city limits, NVID Detectives served a search warrant at the El Patron Sweepstakes Game room, located on the 4600 block of SPID, shortly after noon yesterday. The search warrant was the conclusion of a months-long investigation into the business that uncovered evidence of illegal gambling. During the search, Detectives found and seized ninety pieces of gambling equipment and over $31,000 in cash. Andria Thompson, age 34, was arrested and charged with gambling promotion, keeping a gambling place, possession of a gambling device, and engaging in organized criminal activity. Engaging in organized criminal activity is a state jail felony, punishable by up to two years in jail and a maximum $10,000 fine, while the other three charges are class A misdemeanors. Twenty-three adult patrons inside the game room were cited for gambling, a class C misdemeanor.

This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are likely. The Corpus Christi Police Department reminds citizens that game rooms which pay out cash rewards are engaging in illegal gambling. Patrons as well as the management of these establishments may face criminal charges.

NVID Detectives were assisted in the operation by officers with the CCPD Operations Division, as well as investigators with the State of Texas Comptroller’s Office, which regulates coin operated machines.

The Corpus Christi Police Department continues to collaborate with our local state and federal partners to investigate and combat illegal gambling. Investigators will continue to enforce all Texas gambling laws, which will help accomplish our mission to reduce crime, reduce the fear of crime and to improve the quality of life in our community.

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a burglary suspect.

This male suspect has committed several business burglaries on the south side in the past few weeks.

If you have any information about this person pictured, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.