MONDAY 12:30PM UPDATE:
Corpus Christi Police have confirmed that one of the two officers who was shot on the 3100 block of Port Avenue has been released from the hospital.
According to Lt. Eryca Gonzalez with the Corpus Christi Police Department, the second officer remains hospitalized. There's no word yet on that officer's condition.
When KRIS 6 News asked for an update on this case, Gonzalez responded with the following:
As of right now, there are no new updates. When we have updates available, we will share them on our blotter page.
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FRIDAY 4:45PM UPDATE:
Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle told KRIS 6 News police officers were investigating a homicide on the 4900 block of Ayers Street.
The homicide took place at 2:47 p.m. Officers were told the suspect was a 37-year-old Hispanic male who fled the scene.
Shortly after, officers found the suspect's white van on the 3100 block of Port Avenue and pulled the suspect over, where he produced a gun and began shooting at officers.
Officers returned fire, but two officers were shot, and a third officer was injured due to flying shrapnel.
All three officers and the suspect were transported to Christus Spohn Shoreline.
At last report, a female officer is in critical condition. The two other officers and the suspect are in stable condition.
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ORIGINAL:
Two Corpus Christi police officers have been rushed to the hospital after being shot on the city's westside.
It happened on the 3100 block of Agnes Street. Dozens of law enforcement officers responded to the shooting.
Chief Mike Markle has arrived at the scene. A portion of Ayers Street has been shut down as officers look into what happened.
According to Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni, officers are looking into whether the incident was connected to a homicide that occurred Friday afternoon on the corner of Ayers and McArdle Street.
This is a developing story. We will update this article as soon as more information is released.
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