John Gabriel Sloma Obituary, Death: Shooting victim at West Side Corpus Christi apartment complex identified.
John Gabriel Sloma Obituary, Death – A fatal shooting at a Corpus Christi apartment complex on Omaha Drive last Friday claimed the life of 40-year-old John Gabriel Sloma, according to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office. Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred at around 5:17 p.m. in the 900 block of North Omaha Drive near Interstate 37.
The Corpus Christi Police Department arrested 60-year-old Andrew Botello in connection with the shooting. Botello was detained for questioning and later charged with murder.
Emergency responders transported Sloma to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators indicated that Sloma and Botello were acquainted, though specific details regarding the nature of their relationship or the events leading to the shooting remain unclear.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances of the fatal incident. Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue gathering evidence and conducting interviews. The tragedy underscores the broader issue of gun violence and community safety concerns in the area. Authorities have not disclosed any further details regarding Botello’s motive or legal proceedings.
Sloma’s death marks another instance of violence that has shaken the local community. Friends and family are expected to honor his memory while seeking justice through the legal process. Botello remains in custody as the legal system addresses the charges against him.
