Police killings
2013-2020

Michael Rosales

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 12/24/2013

Corpus Christi, Nueces, TX
4100 Herndon Street

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.