A 63-year-old man died following a shooting in Corpus Christi, and police said a 71-year-old woman charged in the case was his wife.
Corpus Christi police responded to a reported shooting in the 3500 block of Tiger Lane at about 10:41 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene and found the man deceased.
The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Paul Stewart, 63.
Police later arrested Muriel Stewart, 71, in connection with the shooting. She faces a manslaughter charge and was being held in the Nueces County Jail as of Sept. 17 on $300,000 bail.
According to Corpus Christi Police Department Senior Officer Antonio Contreras, Paul and Muriel Stewart were married.
Police Respond to Tiger Lane Shooting
Officers were dispatched to the Tiger Lane area after receiving a report of a shooting late at night.
When police arrived, they discovered Paul Stewart dead at the scene. Investigators subsequently began working to determine what happened and what led to the fatal shooting.
The department has not released extensive details about the incident. In particular, authorities have not publicly explained what happened immediately before the shooting or identified a possible motive.
The lack of additional information means key questions about the circumstances surrounding Stewart’s death remain unanswered.
Woman Arrested in Husband’s Death
Muriel Stewart was arrested following the police investigation and faces a manslaughter charge in connection with her husband’s death.
Police confirmed that the victim and suspect were married. However, authorities have not publicly described the nature of any disagreement or events that may have occurred before the shooting.
The manslaughter charge establishes the allegation against Stewart, but the circumstances of the case remain under investigation.
Victim Identified as Paul Stewart
The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Paul Stewart, 63.
His death followed the shooting reported on Tiger Lane, where officers found him after responding to the emergency call.
Authorities have not released additional information about Stewart’s background or provided details about the circumstances surrounding his death beyond the initial findings.
As detectives continue investigating, officials may release more information about the case, including evidence gathered at the scene and the events that preceded the shooting.
$300,000 Bail Set for Muriel Stewart
Muriel Stewart, 71, remained in Nueces County Jail custody as of Sept. 17, according to information released following her arrest.
Her bail was set at $300,000.
The case will now move through the legal process while investigators continue gathering evidence. As with any criminal case, the manslaughter charge is an allegation, and the legal proceedings will determine the outcome.
Additional court records or statements from investigators could provide more information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigation Into Shooting Continues
Corpus Christi police continue to investigate the fatal shooting on Tiger Lane.
At this time, officials have not released a detailed account of what led to the shooting. Investigators are expected to examine evidence from the scene and other information that could help establish what happened.
Because the investigation remains active, authorities may provide additional details as the case develops.
For now, police have confirmed that Paul Stewart was killed, that Muriel Stewart was arrested and charged with manslaughter, and that the two were husband and wife.
The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation.
What We Know So Far
The following details have been confirmed:
- Victim: Paul Stewart, 63
- Suspect: Muriel Stewart, 71
- Relationship: Husband and wife
- Location: 3500 block of Tiger Lane, Corpus Christi
- Police response: About 10:41 p.m.
- Charge: Manslaughter
- Bail: $300,000
- Investigation: Active and ongoing
Authorities have not yet released additional details about a possible motive or what happened immediately before the shooting.