Crime
Victims killed in shooting outside Gemini Lounge in Corpus Christi identified
Two additional victims sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals.
A tragic shooting incident occurred early Sunday morning outside a club on the 5400 block of South Staples Street in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Two individuals, 20-year-old Jerry Encinia and 20-year-old Jakobe McDonald, lost their lives as a result of the shooting.
Two additional victims sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals.
The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight that broke out in the club’s parking lot.
Corpus Christi Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, including video footage, to contact the department at 361-886-2840.
Authorities are currently investigating a double homicide at the Brighton Community Center, located at 3810 7th Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, and authorities have not yet released information about the victims or any potential suspects.
Investigators are working diligently to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
Residents in the area are urged to remain cautious and report any information that may assist law enforcement in their investigation.
Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Bessemer Police Department or submit a tip anonymously through local crime-stopper programs.