No charges have been filed against a man accused of fatally shooting a homeless individual multiple times during a disturbance while visiting Denton’s downtown square with his family, police said Wednesday.
The case, involving the death of 61-year-old Jon Ruff, will be 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.
The shooting occurred shortly after noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, in the 200 block of Hickory Street near Elm Street.
Alleged shooter stayed and cooperated
Ruff was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The suspected shooting suspect remained at the scene and has been cooperative while being questioned by police, authorities said.
Police say investigation ongoing
“While detectives determine the facts of what led to the shooting, some details cannot yet be shared to maintain the integrity of the investigation,” Denton police said in a news release on Wednesday…