On October 27, 2024, a shooting in the parking lot of a nightclub in the 5400 block of South Staples Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, left 29-year-old Jerry Encinia dead. The confrontation began as a physical fight and escalated into gunfire; officers found Encinia and 20-year-old Jakobe T. McDonald deceased from gunshot wounds. Two other people sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at local hospitals.

Police have said they do not believe the attack was random and are asking the public for help identifying suspects. No arrests had been announced. Encinia is remembered as a devoted husband to Mercedes Morin and a father to Josiah James Morin, Jadalyn Faith Encinia, and Azealia Bliss Encinia.

If anyone witnessed the October 27 incident or has video that could help investigators, please contact Corpus Christi detectives at 361-886-2840 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).