A simple request to check on an elderly couple in McKinney, Texas, ended with two people dead, a son hospitalized by police gunfire, and a community struggling to understand a profound tragedy. The quiet on Dunster Drive was shattered Sunday afternoon when police discovered Leonard Ragan, 73, and his wife, Jackie Ragan, 72, dead in their living room.
Officers had gone to the home after worried family members reported not hearing from the couple for several days. What they found was a devastating scene. Both Leonard and Jackie were pronounced dead at the scene. The news was a particular blow to the city of McKinney, where Leonard Ragan once served as city manager from 2008 to 2010. He was a familiar and respected figure, known for his dedicated public service.
As police secured the house, the situation turned from grim discovery to immediate danger. Officers found the couple’s 34-year-old son, Bryce Ragan, inside. According to authorities, he was armed with a gun and ignored repeated commands to drop it. This led to a tense standoff that ended with officers firing their weapons. Bryce Ragan was hit multiple times.
He was rushed to a local hospital. His current condition has not been made public. Police have since identified Bryce Ragan as the suspect in the killing of his parents. Right now, detectives are working to piece together what happened in the days before the welfare check and what could have led to such violence. A clear motive has not yet been established.
The case is now a sprawling investigation. McKinney police are looking into the double homicide. At the same time, separate, standard procedures for the officer-involved shooting are underway. Multiple agencies are assisting to ensure every detail is examined.
For McKinney residents, the tragedy is a double shock. They are mourning the loss of a beloved former leader and his wife, while also grappling with the horrifying fact that their son is accused of causing it. The story has left friends, neighbors, and former colleagues searching for answers that may not come easily.
Police are asking the public for patience as the investigation continues. They have also asked anyone with information about the Ragans or the events leading up to Sunday to come forward. For now, a quiet street in McKinney is at the center of a painful mystery, and a community is left to remember a couple’s legacy amid heartbreaking circumstances.
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