Rosales allegedly had been drinking heavily on Christmas Eve, and brandishing two handguns, took shots at his girlfriend and other family members. No one was injured. Neighbors called police, and when they arrived, Rosales began firing at them. Police returned fire and killed Rosales. Police video footage confirms police account of this fatal encounter. Police Chief declared shooting justified.
Victim's Name: Michael Rosales
Agency Responsible: Corpus Christi Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: December 24, 2013
County: Nueces
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban