Two Corpus Christi Police Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave after a man was killed in an officer involved shooting at the scene of a home invasion robbery last night.
Senior Officer Gilbert Cantu has been with CCPD for 6 years.
Officer Gabriel Cantu has been with the department for 5 years.
CCPD officers last night responded to a call of a home invasion robbery in the 2300 block of Capitan Dr last night.
According to police, responding officers confronted the robbers as they were leaving an apartment. 34-year-old Adan Rene Marrero was shot by officers and died at the scene.
Another man, 25-year-old Michael Guzman was arrested by CCPD, and charged with Burglary with Intent to Commit another Felony, Possession of Marijuana, Outstanding Warrant, Failure to Identify as a Fugitive, Giving False ID and Evading Arrest.
CCPD says the robbers physically assaulted several apartment residents before officers arrived.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
According to CCPD, the leave is in accordance with department policy.
