John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Thu, April 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM UTC
A 17-year-old boy is dead after a shooting near Weber Road and Tripoli Drive on April 15.
No arrests had been made in the shooting as of April 15, according to a news release from the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Police officers were dispatched to the area at 7:52 p.m., the news release said. They found the victim with a single gunshot wound and began administering first aid until medics arrived.
Detectives determined a disturbance occurred and a weapon was produced. Multiple witnesses were transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department station to be interviewed.
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The teen victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and that the investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the crime is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-826-2840. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips to CrimeStoppers at 361-888-8477.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Shooting leads to death of teen in Corpus Christi; no arrests made