CCPD officials have confirmed two adults have been charged with furnishing alcohol to minors at the party that ended with two teenagers shot.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: CCISD has released an official statement regarding the incident.
“Safety is a priority at all Corpus Christi ISD schools, and students are expected to follow the Student Code of Conduct. We condemn underage drinking and were saddened to learn of injuries sustained in a recent shooting at an off-campus party on private property involving students and young adults from various school districts and areas within the region.
CCISD promptly investigated to determine whether there were any violations of the CCISD Student Code of Conduct. In accordance with federal privacy laws, the district cannot discuss specific student discipline measures. Additionally, in accordance with district procedure, one employee has been placed on administrative leave with pay in connection with the events of Aug. 2.
We are disheartened by the continued posting of misinformation and harassment of students and staff, including those who were not in attendance at the party. Specifically, we wish to express support for our school and district staff as well as the Veterans Memorial Eagles cheerleading team, which has been repeatedly targeted online as a group. We ask the public to ensure they are sharing factual information and refrain from spreading rumors online and in person. We thank those who have shown kindness and support as we begin a new school year.”
Original story:
Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Officer Madeline Vaughn said that Misty and Robert Perez were charged with the purchase of alcohol for minors. This charge is related to the party in King’s Crossing on Aug. 2 that left two teenage boys shot.
Corpus Christi Independent School District Chief Communications Officer Leanne Libby confirmed Misty Perez’ employment with CCISD.
“On Aug. 4, Misty Perez was placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of an investigation regarding allegations involving the employee, which is the standard district practice in circumstances such as this,” Libby said in a statement.
The shooting happened Aug. 2 in the 7800 block of Beauvais Drive. Detectives said the suspect was in the backyard of a residence when he tried to rob 19-year-old Johnny Gomez of a gold chain. When Gomez refused, the suspect pulled a handgun and shot him twice — once in the chest and once in the back.
A 16-year-old bystander was struck in the ankle by a stray bullet and later released from the hospital. Gomez has since been released as well, but his family say he is rehabilitating his injuries.
Gomez’s father, John Michael Gomez, said his son faces a long recovery. “He’s going to be okay; we just have to get rid of the pain,” Gomez said. “It’s going to take a couple of months to recover, and then I don’t know if it’s going to last his whole life or what… he still has bullets lodged inside of him.”
Police said the 16-year-old suspect was already wanted on a Directive to Apprehend for violating juvenile probation on previous charges that included engaging in organized criminal activity, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Gang Unit tracked the suspect to Victoria, where the Victoria Police Department’s Highway Interdiction Team arrested him He was returned to the Nueces County Juvenile Detention Center the following day.
Detectives have submitted the case to juvenile prosecutors for additional charges of aggravated robbery and aggravated assault.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Corpus Christi police at 361-886-2840.
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