On September 18, 2022, Christopher Ryan Correa, a 35-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, was shot and killed behind the 10-4 Oyster Bar in east El Paso. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m., and surveillance video captured the shooting. According to police reports, 26-year-old Alexander Diaz approached Correa with a rifle and shot him multiple times.
Correa was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Following the shooting, Alexander Diaz was arrested and charged with murder. The investigation revealed that Diaz had exited a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Rachel Rivota before committing the crime. Both Diaz and Rivota were taken into custody, with Rivota being charged with murder under a $1 million bond. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Taskforce assisted in their arrests.
The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities. However, the quick arrests and the use of surveillance footage played a crucial role in identifying and apprehending the suspects. The case remains under investigation, and both Diaz and Rivota are currently in custody awaiting trial.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, and the El Paso Police Department continues to work diligently to ensure justice for Christopher Ryan Correa and his family.
