Once arriving, CPD officers determined that multiple gunshots had been fired at the scene. According to reports, physical evidence indicated that a person had sustained injuries but was not present at the scene.
During the investigation, police were notified by Navarro Regional Hospital regarding a gunshot victim attempting to receive medical care.
Corsicana Police Detective Sergio Palacios met with the victim at the scene, where additional physical and electronic evidence was discovered and retrieved.
Corsicana Police Chief Robert Johnson stated in a press release, “Through further investigation Detective Palacios developed a suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The suspect was located and placed under arrest by Corsicana Police Patrol officers and transported to the Navarro County Jail, where he is currently awaiting arraignment by a magistrate.”
The 35-year-old male victim was flown to Dallas area hospital for treatment.
Chief Johnson continued, “The victim was acquainted with the suspect and his condition is currently unknown. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.”
The NavCo Chronicle will update as more information becomes available.