UPDATE: Saturday - 9:25 am
Corpus Christi Police are providing an update on yesterday's officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on May 29, 2026, at approximately 3:38 p.m. in the 2100 block of Airline Road.
Officers initially responded to a threat-in-progress call involving a customer who was reportedly threatening other individuals inside a store. When police arrived and attempted to make contact with the suspect, the individual fled the scene, leading to a struggle in the parking lot as officers worked to detain him.
During the altercation, a firearm concealed by the suspect discharged, striking one officer. The wounded officer was immediately transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The officer's condition remains stable.
The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Adan Martinez, was taken into custody at the scene and subsequently transported to the City Detention Center. Martinez faces charges of aggravated assault against a peace officer and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.
No other individuals were injured during the incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Corpus Christi Police continue to review all aspects of the incident as part of standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.
The department has not released additional details about the officer's current condition or provided a timeline for their return to duty. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A Corpus Christi police officer was shot Friday afternoon after a threat was called in at an AutoZone store on the 2100 block of Airline Road.
The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured.
A suspect is in custody.
Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Officer provided details on the incident. The shooting was reported at 3:38 p.m.
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