CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A male suspect who authorities say fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon has died from his injuries after being shot by police, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
The hit-and-run crash happened on in the area of the Crosstown Expressway and Trojan Drive, near Moody High School. Police said the suspect then fled on foot.
Moody High School was placed on a precautionary lockdown due to police activity in the area while officers searched for the suspect.
Eventually officers were able to locate a person matching the suspect's description and soon after, shots were fired.
The male suspect was hit and rushed to an area hospital. Corpus Christi police later provided an update on social media that the man had died from his injuries.
Below is a statement from Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle regarding the incident. This statement was made prior to the update from police that the male suspect had died.
3News will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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