UPDATE: AUG. 8, 2024; 1:48 P.M.
Corpus Christi Gang officers arrested Deaundre Lemmons around 12:33 a.m. on August 8, 2024, in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting on Skylark Drive that left one 44-year-old woman dead and another 60-year-old female injured.
"On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 12:33 am, CCPD Gang Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Corban Drive in reference to an attempt to locate a wanted subject," said Corpus Christi Police Department Senior Officer Jennifer Collier.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division, Robbery/Homicide Unit, conducted an investigation surrounding a homicide from June 7, 2024, at the 5800 block of Skylark Drive.
Investigators collected evidence at the residence on Corban Dr., located Lemmons, and placed him into custody for the outstanding warrant.
"On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, officers obtained a warrant for Deaundre Lemmons, who is being held on a $750,000 bond. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking," added Officer Collier.
No other arrests have been made for the fatal drive-by shooting, according to police.
UPDATE:
A 44-year-old woman who was shot and killed during a drive-by shooting on the 5800 block of Skylark Drive on June 7 has been identified.
According to the Corpus Christi Medical Examiner's Office, Anita Nicole Garner died from gunshot wounds.
Police say they are still searching for the suspect(s) responsible for the fatal drive-by shooting. Investigators are still searching for a black passenger car with black rims, possibly a Mazda, that "drove by the residence and began shooting into the residence, where the two women were struck by the gunfire."
ORIGINAL:
Corpus Christi Police say a gunman opened fire from inside a passing vehicle around 9:30 p.m. on Friday night on the 5800 block of Skylark Drive.
"Officers arrived and located two shooting victims. A 44-year-old female and a 60-year-old female. Both victims were transported by medics to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 44-year-old victim has since succumbed to her injuries," said CCPD Senior Officer Jennifer Collier.
Investigators determined that a black passenger car with black rims, possibly a Mazda, "drove by the residence and began shooting into the residence, where the two women were struck by the gunfire."
Officials say the dark-colored vehicle fled the scene. Police have not arrested anyone in Friday night's drive-by shooting.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are urged to call Detectives 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.
