Topline: Investigators believe the two men knew each other, and an investigation is ongoing.
Published: January 29, 2025 8:30 am ET
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Andrew Botello (via Corpus Christi Police)
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Texas on January 24.
According to police, 60-year-old Andrew Botello was arrested for murder last week in connection to the death of a man in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Detectives along with the CCPD Gang Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, and SWAT, were able to track down Botello’s location to a residence in the 1600 block of Main Dr. Botello exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.
Botello was transported to the main police station for an interview. He was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking, where he was charged with murder.
About the case:
On January 24, 2025, at about 5:17 pm officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N. Omaha Dr. in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a middle-aged male in an apartment with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a located hospital by EMS, where he later succumbed to his wounds.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 40-year-old John Gabriel Sloma, according to NBC affiliate KRIS.
Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate and checked for possible witnesses.
Investigators believe the two men knew each other, police said.
This is still an active investigation.
If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Texas on January 24.
According to police, 60-year-old Andrew Botello was arrested for murder last week in connection to the death of a man in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Detectives along with the CCPD Gang Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, and SWAT, were able to track down Botello’s location to a residence in the 1600 block of Main Dr. Botello exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.
Botello was transported to the main police station for an interview. He was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking, where he was charged with murder.
About the case:
On January 24, 2025, at about 5:17 pm officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N. Omaha Dr. in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a middle-aged male in an apartment with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a located hospital by EMS, where he later succumbed to his wounds.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 40-year-old John Gabriel Sloma, according to NBC affiliate KRIS.
Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate and checked for possible witnesses.
Investigators believe the two men knew each other, police said.
This is still an active investigation.
If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Investigators believe the two men knew each other, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Andrew Botello (via Corpus Christi Police)
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — Authorities are investigating a shooting in Texas on January 24.
According to police, 60-year-old Andrew Botello was arrested for murder last week in connection to the death of a man in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Detectives along with the CCPD Gang Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, and SWAT, were able to track down Botello’s location to a residence in the 1600 block of Main Dr. Botello exited the residence without incident and was taken into custody.
Botello was transported to the main police station for an interview. He was then taken to the City Detention Center for booking, where he was charged with murder.
About the case:
On January 24, 2025, at about 5:17 pm officers were dispatched to the 900 block of N. Omaha Dr. in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a middle-aged male in an apartment with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a located hospital by EMS, where he later succumbed to his wounds.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 40-year-old John Gabriel Sloma, according to NBC affiliate KRIS.
Robbery Homicide Detectives were called out to investigate and checked for possible witnesses.
Investigators believe the two men knew each other, police said.
This is still an active investigation.
If you have any information regarding this incident, contact Corpus Christi Police Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous while providing information to Detectives may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit their tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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