CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A fundraiser has been launched for a Corpus Christi police officer who was injured during a west-side shootout last week, as community members rally in support of her recovery.
The Corpus Christi Police Foundation identified Officer Alexandria “Alley” Cano-Castro as one of two officers shot in the line of duty during a violent chain of events that began with a fatal shooting near the intersection of McArdle Road and Ayers Street.
One of the injured officers has since been released from the hospital. Cano-Castro remains hospitalized as she continues to recover from her injuries.
In the days following the shooting, a GoFundMe campaign was created to assist Cano-Castro and her family with long-term medical care, rehabilitation, and other unforeseen expenses.
Organizers say the fundraiser is intended to help ease the financial burden during what they describe as a life-altering period for the officer and her family.
“Every donation, share, and message of encouragement is a reminder that Alley is not alone and that we stand beside her, and will help with her long term recovery.”
The suspect involved in the incident has not been publicly identified and remains hospitalized while in police custody.