UPDATE: SEPT. 4, 2024; 2:00 P.M.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner has released the identity of the man killed on Monday as William Dee Hatley, 33.
UPDATE: SEPT. 3, 2024; 9:47 A.M.
Corpus Christi police have arrested a 46-year-old man on Sept. 2 in connection to the city's latest homicide.
After reviewing surveillance video along Agnes St, they were able to positively identify the individual involved in Monday morning's murder.
"Detectives were able to secure a Murder warrant for 46-year-old Ruben Martinez in connection with the death of the 33-year-old male victim. Martinez was located by the CCPD Gang Unit who was actively patrolling and searching the area of Nueces Bay Blvd. and Antelope St," stated CCPD in a blotter post.
According to a police report, Martinez was sitting on the curb at 1201 Agnes for several minutes, having a conversation with the victim. Martinez then "produced a knife and then swung his arm toward [the victim] and stabbed him in the chest."
In surveillance footage obtained at another business, Martinez chased after the victim. After the victim collapsed to the ground, "Martinez walked up to [the victim] at about 0806 hours, bent over, and is seen doing a stabbing motion with his right arm."
Martinez then walked westbound to the north side of the street down 12th St. and threw his knife, covered by his black shirt, down the drain.
Detectives were able to recover the murder weapon by reviewing video footage in the area. Investigators say the victim had a stab wound to the chest, and his throat was sliced.
Ruben Martinez, 46, was transported to the City Detention Center, where he was booked and charged with Murder.
The victim has not been identified yet, pending an autopsy from the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office.
ORIGINAL: SEPT. 2, 2024; 10:05 A.M.
Agnes Street is closed near 12th Street for an investigation after a body was found Monday morning.
The Corpus Christi Police Department received a call about a "man down" just after 8:15 a.m. on Labor Day.
"A motorist called in that they had observed a male on the ground who did not appear to be moving," stated CCPD in a blotter update.
When officers arrived at the 1300 block of Agnes, they discovered a deceased middle-aged male with trauma to the face and blood on his shirt.
"Officers arrived and located a deceased male near a building, away from the roadway. The male had apparent trauma," stated CCPD via blotter.
Officials have shut down Agnes St near 12th St for an investigation, so motorists are advised to find an alternate route. Detectives are combing the area for witnesses and attempting to locate any nearby security video.
This is a developing story; check with KRIS 6 News for more updates.
