McKinney police shot a 34-year-old man multiple times after discovering two homicide victims—his parents—during a welfare check at a North Texas home Sunday morning, December 28, 2025. The deceased have been identified as Leonard “Frank” Ragan, 73, a former McKinney city manager, and his wife Jackie Ragan, 72. At the same time, their son, Bryce Ragan, remains hospitalized in stable condition and has been identified as a suspect in the killings.
Second Welfare Check Turns Fatal
Officers responded to the residence in the 5300 block of Dunster Drive at approximately 9:56 a.m. after family members reported they had not heard from the couple for several days. According to CBS News, this marked the second time officers had visited the home within 24 hours, having conducted an initial welfare check Saturday night after relatives expressed concern. Upon entering through the back door Sunday morning, responding officers discovered the bodies of Leonard and Jackie Ragan in the living room.
As officers continued clearing the residence, they located Bryce Ragan inside a bedroom, armed with a firearm. Police said they issued several commands to the younger Ragan, but he did not comply, according to Fox 4 News. Two officers discharged their weapons, striking Bryce Ragan multiple times. Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid until emergency medical services arrived on scene.
Community Leader’s Tragic End
Leonard “Frank” Ragan served as McKinney’s city manager from March 2008 to June 2010, current City Manager Paul Grimes confirmed in a statement to KERA News. “We have learned that former City Manager Frank Ragan and his wife were tragically found deceased in their home,” Grimes stated, adding that the city’s condolences and prayers are with the family. The revelation that a respected former municipal leader had become a homicide victim sent shockwaves through the McKinney community, a rapidly growing suburb approximately 30 miles north of Dallas.
McKinney Police Department has not released details about the cause of death or potential motive, stating only that the investigation into the double homicide remains active and ongoing. Authorities have emphasized there is no continuing threat to the public, according to Crime Online.
High-Stakes Police Encounters
The incident highlights the inherent dangers officers face during routine welfare checks that can rapidly escalate into life-threatening situations. Tarleton State University criminologist Alex Del Carmen, speaking to Fox 4 News, explained the rapid shift in police response. “So in this particular case, it becomes not only just a welfare call at this point. Now you have an escalated event where the lives of the officers are potentially at risk,” Del Carmen said, noting how officers must transition “from a proactive, I’m gonna find out investigative mode type of scenario to now a reactive mode”.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 report on law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty, disturbance calls accounted for 77 incidents resulting in officers being shot, making them among the most dangerous call types police respond to. The report documented 342 officers shot across 266 separate incidents nationwide in 2024, with 50 fatalities.
Investigation Continues
Bryce Ragan was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition. The McKinney Police Department confirmed that no officers were injured during the confrontation. The department has not disclosed whether body camera footage will be released or provided a timeline for when the investigation might conclude. As is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings, the incident will undergo a thorough review to determine whether the use of force was justified under Texas law and departmental policies.
The McKinney Police Department maintains state recognition from the Texas Police Chiefs Association. It is one of only three departments in Texas to achieve both state recognition and national accreditation, reflecting its adherence to professional standards and best practices. The department operates specialized units, including SWAT, negotiation teams, and forensics, as well as community-oriented programs designed to build trust between law enforcement and residents.
Family members who requested the initial welfare check have not been publicly identified, and authorities have not disclosed the specific concerns that prompted repeated requests for officers to visit the Ragan residence. The investigation remains active as detectives work to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic outcome for a family once connected to McKinney’s civic leadership.