UPDATE: April 22; 9:24 am
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last week in Corpus Christi on the city's southside.
22-year-old Jusiah Ortiz was captured Tuesday night near Columbia Street and Bloomington Street by the Corpus Christi Gang Unit working with U.S. Marshals.
The arrest happened at 11:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 — six days after the original shooting on Weber Road and Tripoli Street.
After his arrest, Ortiz was taken to the main police station for questioning. He was then booked into the City Detention Center on a murder warrant.
The Original Crime
The fatal shooting occurred on April 15, 2026, in the Weber Road and Tripoli Street area. Corpus Christi Robbery/Homicide Detectives worked for nearly a week to identify Ortiz as the suspect.
Police have not released details about what led to the shooting or information about the victim.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not said if they are looking for additional suspects.
UPDATE: April 16; 3:38 pm
The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office has officially identified the victim as Jacob J. Serna, a 17-year-old male. The identification comes as investigators continue their work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. Serna's death has sent shockwaves through the local community, with family, friends, and classmates mourning the loss of the teenager whose life was tragically cut short.
Serna's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses. Here is the link to that GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jj-sernas-family-after-tragic-loss?attribution_id=sl:0e66a8a9-fbe3-473e-a2a2-684177d61c36&lang=en_US&ts=1776369055&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_tc&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
ORIGINAL: April 16; 2:37 pm
Carroll High School officials confirmed a 17-year-old shooting victim was one of their students.
A statement sent to parents, students, and staff Thursday morning announced the death.
"It is with deep sadness that we share the news that one of our students has passed away. Our hearts go out to the student's family and loved ones during this difficult time," the statement said.
The school made members of its crisis response team available to students who may be having a difficult time dealing with the news. Officials are encouraging parents to talk to their children at home. Parents who have concerns about their child or need guidance on how to support them are also encouraged to contact the school.
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