Kyle Hicks – April 24, 2024

Police Officer Kyle Hicks succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance in the 4900 block of Burnham Drive. He and another officer located the apartment at about 12:30 am and could hear a man and woman arguing inside. A male subject came to the door, and a struggle ensued, during which Officer Hicks was shot. The other officer was able to return fire and killed the subject. Officer Hicks was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. His organs were donated. Officer Hicks had served with the Corpus Christi Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Trace J. Weaver – August 7, 2023

On August 7, 2023, retired Lieutenant Trace Weaver succumbed to complications related to the injuries he sustained in the line of duty. While serving as a Patrol Shift Supervisor on May 12, 1997, Lieutenant Trace Weaver responded to an emergency call and was exposed to a dangerous chemical. Lt. Weaver retired from the department on June 30, 2003. Lt. Weaver joined the department on August 24, 1981, after serving in the United States Army. Lt. Weaver is survived by his wife of 40 years, and two sons.

Charlie “Chuck” Williams Jr. – July 13, 2020

Senior Officer Charlie “Chuck” Williams Jr. died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while on duty. Officer Williams had served with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 35 years and was assigned to the Directed Patrol Division. Senior Officers Williams was survived by his son and two daughters.

Alan McCollum – January 31, 2020

Police Officer Alan McCollum was struck and killed by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 358 near Carroll Lane. He and two other officers were on the scene of the stop when another vehicle struck one of the patrol cars, then struck him and a second officer. Officer McCollum suffered fatal injuries and the other officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The drunk driver who caused the crash was charged with intoxication manslaughter, driving with a suspended license, and intoxication assault.

Officer McCollum was a U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star. He had served with the Corpus Christi Police Department for almost seven years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Stuart J. Alexander - March 11, 2009

Lt. Stuart J. Alexander was intentionally struck by a fleeing felon during a vehicle pursuit, while deploying road spikes along SH 358, near Agnes St. The suspect driver had earlier physically assaulted another officer who stopped him for a traffic violation. After assaulting the initial officer, a vehicle pursuit of the suspect ensued and the suspect used his vehicle as a weapon against responding officers, ramming several pursuing patrol vehicles. The vehicle pursuit ensued for several miles before Lt. Alexander was struck by the suspect's vehicle as he stood in the grassy median, while deploying road spikes to disable the suspect's vehicle. The suspect abruptly swerved toward Lt. Alexander striking him before fleeing the scene. The suspect was later arrested after being shot by Sgt. Pete Muniz and Sgt. Israel Carrasco while the suspect continued to use his vehicle as a weapon against officers to escape capture. Lt. Alexander was 47 years old; a 20-year veteran of the Department and is survived by his wife, Vicky; his son Ben; three grandchildren.

Mathew B. Thebeau - January 20, 2008

On January 20, 2008, Officer Thebeau was responding to an assault in progress call at approximately 2:32a.m. He was traveling along SH 286 near Baldwin Blvd. when his patrol car struck a concrete wall and I-beam supporting a highway sign. He was ejected from the patrol car and then struck by another vehicle. He was transported to Spohn Memorial Medical Center, where he was subsequently pronounced dead. He was 25 years old and had worked for the department for approximately 2 years. He was survived by his parents and sister. 

Juan Rincon Prieto – February 2, 1993

Sgt. Prieto was directing traffic at the intersection of Up River Road and Suntide, when he was struck and killed by a truck driven by a 35-year-old male. Prieto was survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

Joseph Daniel Bock – September 9, 1987

Sgt. Danny Bock was attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. The driver refused to yield as Bock pursued for approximately 10 miles. Unknown to Officer Bock, the suspect had just been involved in a burglary. Bock confronted the suspect and a struggle ensued. The suspect took Officer Bock’s service revolver and shot him twice. Bock was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Ruben Almanza – July 28, 1984

Ruben Almanza responded to a call for an armed robbery at the HEB Grocery Store, located on Kostoryz at Gollihar. The suspect fled on foot into a residential area. During the foot pursuit, Almanza was ambushed by a suspect hiding behind a fence and was shot and killed. The suspect was shot and killed by Officer Eric Wramp. Sgt. Almanza was 37 years old and had been assigned to the Special Services Division at the time and had been with the department 9 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

John William Sartain – August 20, 1971

On August 19, 1971, at approximately 11 p.m., Officer John Sartain and his partner Gilbert Lazo were walking to their patrol unit to begin their tour of duty. A 16-year-old sniper shot Sartain in the head. He was pronounced dead at 8:50 a.m. on August 20, 1971. Sartain was survived by his wife and daughter.

Frank Dolan—February 12, 1960

Sgt. Frank E. Dolan was travelling in his police vehicle, a 1/4 mile east of Orange Grove, Texas on Hwy. 624, when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve and was broadsided by another vehicle. Dolan died at the scene from massive injuries to his chest and legs. The DPS Trooper who worked the wreck said it had snowed that day and there was slush on the roadway. Frank Dolan was returning to Corpus Christi, Texas and was believed to be coming from Alice, Texas; where he often visited with area law enforcement officers to exchange information about local criminals, according to the Chief of Police. Sgt. Frank Dolan was a 24-year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Roy Newton Smith – April 16, 1953

Roy Smith and his partner, Stuart Dowell, were responding to a fight call when their patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Staples St. and Lipan St.; both officers were ejected upon impact. Smith was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officer Dowell was not seriously injured. A Korean War Veteran, Smith was 22 years of age, and was survived by his wife.

Robert L. Hobbs—November 25, 1947

On November 25, 1947, at 6:15 pm, Patrolman Robert Hobbs left the station from  a day of training and was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking along Horne Road with his wife in the area of Green Grove Drive while in uniform.

The driver who struck him fled the scene but returned approximately 30 minutes later and surrendered to authorities. Police Chief Earl Dunn stated at the time that Hobbs was still on duty when struck and he was given a full honors funeral with Police Honor Guard accompanying him home to the Austin area.

Patrolman Hobbs had served with the Corpus Christi Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, son, two brothers, six sisters, and father.

Joseph L. Moon – June 10, 1938

On June 7, 1938, Motorcycle Traffic Officer Joe Moon was attempting to apprehend a speeding motorist on Timon Boulevard, when his rear brakes jammed as he attempted to slow down to turn onto Market Street. His motorcycle struck the concrete curbing and Moon sustained abdominal injuries from the handlebar. He underwent emergency surgery but died of his injuries on June 10, 1938. Moon was survived by his wife and two children.

Luther B. Prather – September 14, 1919

Officer Prather was killed in the aftermath of a hurricane that struck the Texas Gulf Coast. He drowned as he and other officers attempted to rescue citizens. Officer Prather was buried in a mass grave with other citizens who were killed in the storm. The total deaths were estimated at 1,000 people. Officer Prather was survived by his wife.

Elias T. Mussett (City Marshal) – May 6, 1892

At the conclusion of the day-long Cinco de Mayo festivities, City Marshall Elias Mussett Jr. stopped to speak with a subject standing outside the Pancho Grande Bar on Leopard St. As Mussett talked with the subject, John Parker rode up in the dark to Mussett’s side, firing one shot from his pistol and instantly killing him. Parker fled downtown to the police station on Mesquite Street and turned himself in. Parker was charged with murder and his trial began within one day of the crime. Parker was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with hard labor in Huntsville, Texas at the Walls Unit. Mussett is the first In the Line of Duty Death of an officer in our department. He was survived by his wife and two children.