Around 11 p.m., police called regarding a disturbance involving a man with a baseball bat. When officers arrived, they made contact with Emilio Mojica, who they said didn't follow orders. Officers reportedly attempted to use Tasers four times, but they were ineffective. Police said the Mojica continued to make threats with the baseball bat, and officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Emilio Mojica
Agency Responsible: Corpus Christi Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: October 13, 2019
County: Nueces
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: baseball bat
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 5093
Geography: Suburban