Officers responded to a shooting and contacted the victim, 32, who reported he was standing outside when two Hispanic males drove up in a red and black Dodge Neon. The men exited the vehicle and assaulted the victim, shooting him in the leg and stabbing him in the chest. The victim was transported to Spohn Memorial for medical treatment. Through further investigation, Officers were able to locate the unoccupied suspect vehicle. It was impounded and the investigation continues. The first suspect is described as Hispanic male 28 to 32 years of age, 5’10” to 6’1” feet tall and weighing 160 to 180 lbs. The second suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’10” to 6’2” feet tall and weighing 200 to 220 lbs. Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau at 361-886-2841.
5:44 a.m. Aggravated Robbery 1601 Agnes St. 1108240020
Officers contacted the uninjured Stripes Convenience Store clerk, 70, who reported a masked gunman entered the store and ordered him to open the register. The suspect grabbed the money, dropping loose coins as he fled east towards Marguerite Street. Officers searched for the suspect, but he was not located. The suspect is described as White male, 5’3” to 5’5” feet tall, 130 to 140 lbs. He was last seen wearing a ski mask, gray top, black pants, and black shoes. Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.
Officers responded to First Cash Pawn and contacted two female employees who reported they were exiting the pawnshop when they were confronted by two males and forced to return inside at gunpoint. During the robbery, the store manager was struck in the head with a firearm, while the other employee was kicked in the head. They received minor injuries which were treated at the scene by CCFD emergency personnel. The suspects fled with an assortment of jewelry. The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’3” feet tall, 20 to 25 years of age, and weighing 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue shorts, black baseball cap, and a mask. The second suspect is a light skinned Hispanic male, 20 to 25 years of age, 5’10” to 6’ feet tall, 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, and a white baseball cap. Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.
Corpus Christi Family Violence Detectives and Safe Streets Task Force Officers worked together to secure arrest and search warrants for a local gang member. The Corpus Christi Police Department working in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Ira Marshall Goodwin (10/20/44) during a traffic stop. A search warrant was also served at 3522 Carbon Plant Road. Goodwin was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center on August 17, 2011. He was charged with an outstanding Nueces County Warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. His bond was set at $150,000.
02:30 a.m. Robbery Morgan Ave./Port Ave. 1108220017
An Officer patrolling his beat observed the victim leaning against the fence, his face and upper body covered in blood. The victim told the Officers several Black males drove up next to him in an older model purple Chevrolet Impala with chrome rims, exited the vehicle and assaulted him when he was unable to communicate with them. The males punched and kicked the victim until he fell to the ground. The suspects took the victim’s money from his pocket and fled northbound on S. Port Avenue. The victim sustained a laceration to the right temple along with facial injuries. He refused transport to the hospital for medical treatment. The driver of the Impala is described as a Black male, 25 to 30 years of age, and long black hair. He was last seen dressed in black. The other two suspects’ were also described as 25 to 30-year-old Black males. One was last seen wearing a red and black shirt, while the other was wearing a white tee-shirt. Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.
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