UPDATE: Dec. 11; 9:48 a.m.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Robbery Homicide Detectives have identified the suspect in the downtown shooting that occurred on November 30, 2024, near Star Street and North Chaparral Street.
"Detectives were able to secure two arrest warrants for Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon for offender David Moses Rodriguez, 26. Officers located Rodriguez in the 5800 block of Bear Ln.," stated officials.
Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
ORIGINAL: Nov. 30; 3:35 p.m.
Two people were taken to a local hospital after being shot following an altercation in downtown Corpus Christi.
According to Corpus Christi Police, they were dispatched to the intersection of Star Street and North Chaparral Street in reference to a shooting on November 30 at about 2:28 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found two victims with gunshot wounds. The two victims were taken to a local hospital by EMS, and their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.
"Officers contacted several witnesses and reviewed nearby cameras. It was determined a fight broke out between several parties. One male produced a weapon and fired recklessly into the crowd," stated CCPD Senior Officer Antonio Contreras.
The suspect who opened fire left in a vehicle before police arrived, and according to the police, this is still an ongoing investigation.
