On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Nacogdoches Police began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the vicinity of Pearl St. and California St. Upon arrival, officers identified a residence in the 400 block of W. California St. that had been struck by several bullets.
Officers entered the home to ensure the safety of anyone inside and found an adult Hispanic male deceased from what is believed to be a gunshot wound. The deceased's identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The Justice of the Peace was called to the scene, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
The Criminal Investigation Division, along with the Patrol Division, spent several hours processing the crime scene, collecting evidence, and canvassing the area for witnesses. Investigators are looking into possible motives and suspects but have not yet disclosed any further details about the case.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Nacogdoches Police Department at 936-559-2607.
