06 Oct Update on Recent Fatal Shooting

A 45-year-old man remains held on a $1 million bond following an Oct. 3 fatal shooting in Corpus Christi, according to law enforcement authorities.

Corpus Christi police arrested Alex Borrego, 45, on a murder charge after officers responding to a 5:56 p.m. call found 45-year-old Fredrick Almanza III dead at a residence in the 3800 block of Marion Street.

Officers detained several people at the scene for questioning. Following witness interviews at police headquarters, detectives placed Borrego under arrest. He was booked into the Nueces County Jail on Oct. 4.

Police have not released details regarding a motive or indicated whether Borrego and Almanza knew each other. The investigation remains active and ongoing.