CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A suspect was fatally shot by a police officer after a violent confrontation on Monday evening, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
The incident occurred on the 7900 block of Elk Drive when officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon.
Upon arrival, the officer engaged in a prolonged struggle with the male suspect, which began inside a residence and continued outside. Despite multiple attempts to use non-lethal force, the suspect resisted and attempted to run over the officer with a vehicle. In response, the officer discharged his weapon and subsequently administered first aid. The suspect was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead…