A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Monday night in the 3500 block of Greenwich Drive.
Corpus Christi Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at 11:32 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound.
Police were able to quickly detain a suspect at the scene who matched the description provided in the initial call. The swift response allowed investigators to secure the scene and begin their investigation immediately.
Investigation Underway
Due to the serious nature of the incident, detectives from CCPD's Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene to take over the investigation. Both a witness and the suspect were transported to the Main Station for formal interviews.
Following the investigation, Markus Benavidez, 20, was taken into custody and charged with murder.
Police have confirmed that the parties involved knew each other, and authorities are treating this as an isolated incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Community Assistance Requested
The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public's help in gathering additional information about this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the CCPD Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840.
Those who wish to remain anonymous while providing information can contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
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