A heartbreaking incident unfolded Friday night at the Oso Bay Apartments on the 7500 block of McArdle Road in Corpus Christi. An infant was found unresponsive, leading to the arrest of the child’s father, 31-year-old Juan Castro. The tragic situation has left the community in shock as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death.
Father Faces Charges of Injury and Endangerment
Juan Castro has been charged with two serious offenses: injury to a child causing serious bodily injury and abandoning and endangering a child. These charges followed an intense investigation after officers responded to the distressing situation late Friday evening.
Police Respond to Tragic Scene
At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Friday, a man and a woman flagged down officers near Ennis Joslin and McArdle roads. The officers had been at the scene of a minor traffic accident when the couple approached them, desperately seeking help for an unresponsive infant. The infant was found unresponsive and immediately rushed to a local hospital by Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) medics. Tragically, despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Investigation Underway
At this time, the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unclear. The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) has stated that the case is still under active investigation. Family Violence Investigators were quickly dispatched to the scene and began questioning those involved. After interviewing Juan Castro, they charged him with the offenses. Authorities are still gathering evidence to determine how and why this tragic event occurred.
Another Child Found Safe
In a development that provided some relief amid the tragedy, authorities confirmed that there was another child inside the apartment at the time of the incident. A 1-year-old boy was found unharmed and was thoroughly checked by medics. He did not show any signs of physical injury, and the authorities are ensuring that the child is now in a safe environment.
Community in Shock
The incident deeply affected the Oso Bay Apartments and the surrounding neighborhood. The tragic loss of such a young life, combined with the serious charges against the father, has left many residents heartbroken and searching for answers. Local authorities encourage anyone with additional information to come forward as the investigation progresses.
Ongoing Investigation
As this is an active case, the CCPD has not yet released further details regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will emerge soon. Meanwhile, the community stays on edge, awaiting clarity on the events leading to the infant’s death and hoping authorities deliver justice.