A late-night argument on May 11 ended in the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man in the Midtown area of Corpus Christi.
Police officers responded to a call of a shooting at 12:33 a.m. in the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive, according to a news release written by Corpus Christi Police Department senior officer Jennifer Collier.
Police said that several men had been arguing when one pulled out a handgun. A fight ensued over the gun, and the victim was shot, police said.
Police arrested Michael Gonzalez and John Salazar, both 17, on charges of murder because both were involved in the shooting, said senior officer Antonio Contreras. Contreras did not specify Gonzalez’s or Salazar’s role in the shooting.
Police took the two men to the City Detention Center for booking.
Detectives are investigating the shooting and encourage anyone with information to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. Information can be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Two arrested on murder charges in fatal shooting near Ayers, Corpus Christi police say
Reporting by Katie Nickas, Corpus Christi Caller Times / Corpus Christi Caller Times
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