CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy outside the Figueroa Square Apartments in Robstown, according to Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez.
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Chief Tamez confirmed Elias Eric Rivera was booked into the Nueces County Jail Wednesday night on a murder charge. His bond was set at $750,000. The arrest comes two days after the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old.
Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez told 3NEWS officers were called around 3:50 p.m. Monday for a report of a male who had been shot. Sanchez was found dead at the scene. Tamez said early evidence showed the shooting “was not a random act of violence.”
Tamez said investigators received Ring camera video and citizen reports that helped move the case forward. The Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting Robstown police.
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Tamez added that the shooting on Tuesday and another last Saturday are related, citing a possible motive for both shootings is money-related.
