UPDATE: NOV. 19; 11:42 A.M.
Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez has confirmed that Tuesday's shooting is connected to Sunday morning's shooting on the 700 block of West Avenue C. He said the victim of yesterday's shooting knew the shooting suspects.
Tamez said his detectives and officers with RPD's Organized Crime Unit have been relentless in their pursuit for going after these individuals (suspects). Some of these individuals haven't even slept since yesterday at 8 o'clock since they came in, but it's a relentless persistence to make sure that the family gets justice... We do want to make sure that there is justice in this case for this young man."
Tamez urged parents to help police fix this problem.
"They need to get involved. Police officers can only do so much to protect and affect the prevention of shootings like yesterday and Sunday's but parents got to do their jobs. They need to step up and be parents. You know, that's the biggest problem here. We should never have these children out roaming the streets at this hour with weapons."
UPDATE: NOV. 19; 11:21 A.M.
While yesterday’s incident did not occur on any Robstown ISD campus, a statement from the district says that it is taking proactive steps to ensure the continued safety and support of students and staff. Over the next three days, our response will include increased police and security presence, additional counselors and social workers, heightened access control, and ongoing coordination with local law enforcement agencies. These actions are not exhaustive and will be adjusted as needed to protect and support our school community.
UPDATE: NOV. 19; 8:30 A.M.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim of last night's shooting as 14-year-old Shawn Sanchez.
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ORIGINAL: NOV. 18; 5:37 P.M.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot multiple times at the Figueroa Square Apartments on Ruben Chavez Road in Robstown, authorities said.
Robstown Police responded to the apartment complex next to Lotspiech Elementary School following reports of a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
According to Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez, the teen was found with multiple gunshot wounds and later died. The victim’s name has not been released pending family notification.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting local investigators at the scene.
As of the latest update, no suspect is in custody, and police are actively searching for the shooter.
Robstown Police has asked anyone with information, video, or tips related to the incident to contact the Robstown Police Department at 361-387-3531.
This is a developing story; more details will be released as they are confirmed by authorities.
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