1 officer killed, another injured during traffic stop in Corpus Christi

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Monday, February 3, 2020
1 officer killed, another injured during traffic stop in Corpus Christi
1 officer killed, another injured during traffic stop in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KTRK) -- A Corpus Christi Police Officer has died after being hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop Friday.

Authorities responded to the incident along State Highway 358 around 11 p.m.

Authorities say the two officers were hit by a passing vehicle when they stopped to pull over a vehicle on Carroll Lane.

Both officers were transported to the hospital, where one died. The other officer is in stable condition.

Police say they have one person in custody.