Bernard Yancey, 37, was brought to a Corpus Christi hospital on August 3, 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head and died during surgery. The Corpus Christi Police Department treated the incident as a potential homicide and opened a homicide investigation.

Detectives canvassed the area, interviewed potential witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage while the Homicide Unit and forensic specialists analyzed evidence from the scene and the victim’s body. Investigators reported challenges including a lack of immediate witnesses and no clear evidence identifying a suspect, and they pursued multiple leads and community interviews.

Family and friends have expressed grief and a demand for a transparent investigation, and the community has been urged to provide information. If anyone has information about Bernard Yancey or the events of August 3, 2022, contact the Corpus Christi Police Department.