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Two suspects in Ayers Street shooting homicide arrested in North-Central Texas

Terry Stafford, 29, and Mercedes Martinez, 22, are accused of taking part in the shooting death of 44-year-old James Lucas on Monday, Sept. 20.
Credit: Corpus Christi PD

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police announced late Friday that two suspects in a shooting death that happened on Ayers Street this week have been apprehended.

Warrants were issued early Friday for the two that police believe were involved in the shooting death of 44-year-old James Lucas. They were identified as 29-year-old Terry Stafford and 22-year-old Mercedes Martinez.

Police said the shooting happened just before 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20., on the 4100 block of Ayers Street. Officers found Lucas with a gunshot wound and he was transported to an area hospital where he later died.

The vehicle that was used in the commission of this homicide was located and impounded.

Credit: Corpus Christi PD
Credit: Corpus Christi PD

Investigators said on Friday, that the two suspects were found in North-Central Texas and worked with partnering agencies to apprehend them. The two will be extradited to Nueces County at a later time.

Credit: Corpus Christi PD

Police said this case is still under investigation. If you have any information about this murder, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 361-886-2840. 

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