A grand jury has declined to indict a man who fatally shot a homeless man multiple times during a disturbance while visiting Denton’s downtown square with his family in early August, police said Tuesday.
The shooting happened shortly after noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, in the 200 block of Hickory Street near Elm Street.
The case, involving the death of 61-year-old Jon Ruff, was referred to the Denton County District Attorney’s Office for presentation to a grand jury — a standard procedure for homicide cases in the county, regardless of whether an arrest has been made, according to Denton police.
Investigation submitted to prosecutors
The Denton Police Department conducted a full investigation and submitted all evidence to the District Attorney’s Office, officials said…