A.D. Ibarra
-Corpus Christi
Former Deputy Constable Jose Blanco was killed in Corpus Christi apparently from a random act of violence as he waited for transportation back to Eagle Pass according to sources close to the family.
Blanco was in Corpus Christi after having been admitted to a clinic for treatment in the Crescent City before leaving the facility unbeknownst to family members in Eagle Pass.
Blanco allegedly then walked with his personal belongings to a nearby bus station where he was told there were no buses running to Eagle Pass and was subsequently assaulted by an unknown group of individuals who only took his wallet and his cellular telephone.
His family was notified that he was in the hospital, but by the time they arrived, he was being sustained on life-support. Deputy Blanco died from his injuries on March 17th.
According to a police report issued by the Corpus Christi Police Department, on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at about 9:48 p.m., police were called to 600 N. Water St. in reference to a nature unknown injury call.
Police contacted Jose Blanco, age 41, who reported to police that he had been robbed in the downtown area. Blanco was in need of medical attention for possible head trauma and was transported to Christus-Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment. Blanco’s condition continued to deteriorate and he died from his injuries on Monday, March 17, 2014.
Detectives have learned that Jose Blanco may have been assaulted sometime during the following time period in the downtown area: From 11:00 AM Saturday, March 15 to about 9:48 PM on Sunday, March 16.
Jose Blanco was visiting Corpus Christi at the time of his death. He was an Eagle Pass resident and was employed as a Constable in Maverick County.
The Corpus Christi Police Department/Homicide Unit is requesting anyone with information about the Robbery or anyone who had contact with Mr. Blanco to call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-8477 or Det. R.L. Garcia at (361) 886-2850.
Blanco was lain to rest in his hometown of Eagle Pass on Monday March 24th after a service was held at Sacred Heart Church and was given full honors prior to his departure from Corpus Christi as a member of law enforcement.