Erasmo Guadalupe Avila, 23, was fatally shot on February 19, 2023, while riding in a vehicle on the 2700 block of Guadalupe Street on Corpus Christi’s West Side. The vehicle reportedly circled the block multiple times before shots were fired; Avila, who was seated in the rear, was struck and later died at a local hospital.

Two 16-year-old juveniles were arrested on February 21, 2023, and charged with murder; their names have not been released because of their age. Avila, known as Tito, was born August 26, 1999, and is survived by two children, his parents Erasmo Guadalupe Avila and Maricela Guerrero, and five siblings. Visitation and rosary services were February 24, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan, Texas, with a funeral on February 25 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church in Pharr and interment at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna.

Authorities continue to investigate and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 361-886-2840 or Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS. If anyone knew Erasmo or witnessed the shooting, please come forward with information.