CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to a Facebook post from the Corpus Christi Police Department authorities responded to an incident regarding a suspect with a gun.
Authorities were called to the Walmart in Calallen, where after investigation police found the suspect was NOT an active shooter.
According to an additional Facebook post from the Nueces County Precinct Five Constable, the individual in custody is Abel Fuentes.
While attempting a theft, Fuentes pointed a handgun at a Precinct Five Deputy. After fleeing the scene Fuentes was apprehended nearly two hours later after attempting to hide in a drainage ditch.
Fuentes is currently in custody, and authorities have not linked the individual to any other suspects. Fuentes will be charged with several felonies. Some of the charges will include evading, assault on a police officer, and deadly conduct.
Police and detectives are currently investigating the situation to see what happened. 3News will keep you updated as the situation unfolds.
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