Corpus Christi police said they have arrested a juvenile in connection with the aggravated robbery of a vehicle that ended in the death of another juvenile on Dec. 18.
Corpus Christi police officers reported they observed a vehicle driving recklessly at 12:32 a.m. and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, according to a news release from the Corpus Christi Police Department. The vehicle fled, and officers lost sight of it.
Officers searched the area and found the vehicle wrecked after it had struck a parked vehicle in the 800 block of 16th Street.
Three juveniles were in the vehicle. Two had injuries that were not life-threatening while one had serious injuries. They were all taken to local hospitals, and one juvenile died of his injuries, the news release said.
While investigating the crash, officers received a call of an aggravated robbery that had occurred earlier. A victim stated their vehicle had been taken at gunpoint by juvenile males, the news release said.
Officers determined the vehicle involved in the crash was the stolen vehicle, and a firearm was recovered inside the vehicle.
In an email on Dec. 19, senior officer Antonio Contreras said one juvenile was arrested later on Dec. 18 and charged with aggravated robbery and engaging in organized criminal activity.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-826-2840. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).
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