Hector Rincon dies in fatal Corpus Christi shooting
Fatal Corpus Christi shooting death of Hector Rincon
A man on the Southside has been identified, following a violent incident involving law enforcement. According to local media, the event took place before 6 p.m. on Monday, July 14, in the 7900 block of Elk Drive.
The specific details surrounding this tragic occurrence remain under investigation by authorities. Reports indicate a struggle between the individual and a Corpus Christi police officer, escalating into a serious situation.
Further information has been released, confirming the identity of the deceased. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office has provided the name, identified as Hector Rincon, a 47-year-old male, who succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a nearby hospital.
Initial reports from the scene described the circumstances leading up to the incident. Police were dispatched to Elk Drive just before 6 p.m. on Monday, responding to a call involving a weapon. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male suspect who allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with the responding officer, starting inside a residence and continuing outside.
The involved officer attempted to de-escalate the situation using non-lethal methods. However, the suspect persisted in the confrontation, eventually entering a vehicle and attempting to strike the officer. In self-defense, the officer used their weapon, and the suspect was transported to the hospital, where he later passed away.
Standard protocol dictates that the officer involved will be placed on administrative leave pending further investigation. This incident represents an ongoing development, with updates expected in the coming hours or days.
