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Murder suspect wanted in Corpus Christi after fatal shooting on Ruth St.

Police said they were called to the 2800 block of Ruth St. on May 13 where they found witnesses giving the victim CPR.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 40-year-old Eugene Reid who has an outstanding warrant that was issued on Friday, May 14, for murder with a $1,000,000 bond.

Reid is described as a 40-year-old Black male who stands 6′03″, weighs approximately 245 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Reid is believed to be involved in the shooting that took the life of 29-year-old Richard Gonzalez on May 13. The shooting happened just after 5 a.m. on the 2800 block of Ruth Street. Officials said officers arrived to find a party at the business and people giving CPR to Gonzalez. 

Gonzalez was taken to the hospital where he died at 2 p.m. Next of kin has been notified, officials said. 

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Officers said they brought in witnesses for questioning but no arrests have been made. The shooting is being investigated as a homicide. 

If you have any information about this shooting, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.

Credit: Corpus Christi PD

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