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

Investigators have diligently continued the investigation into the connection between yesterday’s incident and that which occurred in Aransas Pass. Although the suspect has not been positively identified, our ongoing investigation strongly suggests that the suspect in both incidents will be the same individual.

As detailed in yesterday’s release, the officer discharged his weapon after the suspect produced a handgun.

Anytime an officer must use deadly force it is tragic, it is even more unsettling that a troubled young man with a gun placed an officer in a position that forced him to discharge his firearm. Through our investigation, we believe officers did everything they could to bring this incident to a peaceful resolution.

Officers encountered an armed suspect who had shown intent to harm others.  This incident took place over several blocks and near a high school that had unsuspecting and innocent students and staff. 

It should be noted that the suspect had discharged his weapon toward officers, directly across from the high school on Castenon Street before the foot pursuit ensued.  When confronted with deadly force, officers opted to use less than lethal force at least twice, without success. 

Due to the proximity of the high school when officers were confronted with a serious threat, they placed themselves between the school and threat, to prevent loss of life. 

The suspect continued to resist officers, refused to follow direct commands, and proceeded to evade on foot.  After a foot pursuit and the initial shots fired by the suspect, officers encountered the suspect on the 1700 block of Hickory at which point the suspect produced a handgun forcing the officer to use deadly force to protect his life and that of his fellow officers. 

The age of the suspect has not been positively identified, but we can confirm that he is a juvenile male. 

Any additional updates will be released as they are made available for release. 

For more information related to this incident:  OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | CCPD Blotter

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Update: The suspect has succumbed to his injuries.

Date:  Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:50 P.M.
Location: 1700 Block of Hickory Place
Offense: Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer
Case Number: 2111020093

At approximately 2:50 pm on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, officers were dispatched to a major traffic accident on the 4600 block of HWY 286.  Updates to the call provided that a vehicle driving the wrong way caused a head on collision and the driver fled from the scene on foot. 

Officers arrived on scene at approximately 2:52 PM and immediately provided a suspect description to officers in the area. 

Officers began searching the surrounding neighborhoods and located a suspect matching the description provided.  At some point the suspect produced a weapon, discharging it in the neighborhood and then fled from officers on foot.     

A foot pursuit ensued; officers surrounded the suspect who then produced a handgun at which point an officer discharged his weapon striking the suspect.  The suspect was provided immediate medical attention and transported to a local hospital.   

We can confirm that the handgun produced by the suspect was located on scene. 

The Corpus Christi Police Officers will be placed on paid administrative leave, in accordance with current department practice and policy.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division 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=.

Date: October 10, 2021 4:32 PM 
Location: 4500 block of Ayers
Offense: Robbery
Case Number:  2110100096

Corpus Christi Police Department Investigators need your help identifying two suspects involved in a Robbery of a store.  

At approximately 4:32 PM on October 10, 2021 Officers were dispatched to 4500 block of Ayers for a Robbery. 

A female pictured in the video attempted to leave the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise, with no attempt to pay for any of the items. 

The employees attempted grab the cart when the female exited the store and a male accomplice walked in and immediately assaulted a manager of the store, striking him several times in the face.  The female then re-entered the store and also assaulted an employee, striking an employee several times. 

Both suspects are shown in the video, there is also one still image of the male suspect. 

The suspects were last seen leaving the store on foot. 

If you can identify either of these suspects, or have any additional information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Crime Stoppers guarantees to keep your identity anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward of up to $2,500.

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On November 1, 2021, the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force in conjunction with US Marshals Rhode Island developed information from a Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers Tip which resulted in tracking 40-year-old Eugene Reid, wanted for murder out of Nueces County that occurred in Corpus Christi, TX to a residence located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

On November 2, 2021, the US Marshals Massachusetts, Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force, Massachusetts State Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, and the Waltham Police Department executed an operation to arrest Eugene Reid.  At approximately 7:30 AM Reid was taken into custody without incident.

Reid was booked in on one outstanding warrant for Murder ($1,000,000 Bond) from an incident that occurred on May 13, 2021 on the 2800 block of Ruth.

Reid will be held in Massachusetts until he is extradited to Nueces County.

For additional details: WARRANT ISSUED FOR MURDER SUSPECT | CCPD Blotter

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Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate Cassandra Benavides who has an outstanding warrant for Arson ($25,000 Bond).

Benavides is described as a 31-year-old female, who stands 5’07” feet, weighs approximately 330 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Benavides, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

You may also contact the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at (361) 887-2239 or (361) 887-2219 after 5:00 pm.

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
Time: 10:00 am
Location: 5485 Greenwood

 ON SITE AUCTION SALE AND LIVE ONLINE (WEBCAST)

REGISTRATION: visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ to register and obtain further on-line auction instructions.

VIEWING: Friday, November 5, 2021 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

-Only registered bidders will be allowed to view the vehicles.
-No purses or backpacks allowed during the viewing.
-No one under 18 will be allowed.
-Facemasks, face coverings and social distancing strongly encouraged

107 Cars, Pickups, Motorcycles, Minibike, and EZGO cart.

To view pictures visit:  https://siskauction.hibid.com/

This year, Halloween falls on a Sunday.  We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening. Here are a few tips that hopefully will make your night a little safer.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Have a designated meeting place in case your group gets separated.

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and for others to see you.  Wear reflective clothing while walking in dark areas.

If you are driving through a neighborhood, drive slowly and watch for kids. Sometimes they get distracted and might cross the road without looking.

Always WALK and don’t run from house to house.  Look both ways before crossing the street and use crosswalks when possible.

Walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult.  Only visit well-lit houses.  Don’t stop at dark houses.  Never accept rides from strangers.

If you see a house with the lights out and no Halloween decorations, chances are they may not participate in Halloween activities.  Please respect their homes and wishes.

Parents if you see any suspicious activity, please contact the police immediately at 361-886-2600.  If it is an emergency call 911.

Be courteous to others, be aware of your surroundings and make this Halloween fun and safe for everyone.

As for those who would rather plays tricks than receive treats, remember that damaging a person’s property can be considered “Criminal Mischief”.  

In the month of November, you may see some of our male officers with more facial hair then usual as they will be participating in “No Shave November”.

To support cancer awareness officers will be able to grow beards once they have made a $50.00 donation to the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association. The Association will then donate the collected funds to cancer fighting organizations. 

Our female officers were authorized to wear pink in their hair for the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness and will continue to wear pink in November.

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On Thursday October 21, 2021 at 5:40 am several officers were dispatched to 5700 block of Kostoryz for a robbery at a convenience store. The officers contacted the clerk who told the officers that a Hispanic male walked in with his hand in his pocket and demanded money. The offender then departed the scene with an unspecified amount of money, and the clerk was able to give the officers a description of the offender.

On Thursday October 21, 2021 at 6:14 am officers were then dispatched to 6100 Ocean for a robbery at another convenience store. When the officers arrived, they contacted the clerk who told them that a Hispanic male entered the store with his hand in his pocket and demanded money. Again, the offender departed with an unspecified amount of money. The clerk was able to give a detailed description of the offender to include a description of his vehicle.

Officer Mauro Collazo-Perez was actively searching for the offender and his vehicle when he noticed a vehicle that fit the description in an apartment complex at 5600 Carroll Lane. Officer Collazo-Perez requested a backup unit and when Senior Officer Javier Cantu arrived, they were able to contact the offender, 21-year-old Caleb Gutierrez, at an apartment and place him into custody. Caleb Gutierrez was transported to the City Detention Center and booked for two counts of Aggravated Robbery with a $100,000.00 bond each.

This is a fine example of great police work by Officer Mauro Collazo-Perez, the responding Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, and Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division.

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The Corpus Christi Police Department will be hosting a “Career in Policing” seminar on October 27, 2021 at the Corpus Christi Police Department Training Center located at 4510 Corona Drive from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

This seminar will be open to both men and women that would be interested in a career with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

If you like to attend the seminar, please RSVP at imeldab@cctexas.com. If you have any questions about becoming a police officer, you can reach a recruiter at 361-826-2978.

We look forward to meeting you!

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