Former McKinney city manager's son charged after parents killed; shot by officers

McKinney police arrested 34-year-old Bryce Ragan after officers shot him multiple times during a welfare check at a home in McKinney on Jan. 19, 2026. Officers had been asked to check on the residence after family members said they had not heard from the occupants. When officers entered the house they found Leonard Ragan, 73, and Jackie Ragan, 72, dead in the living room. The couple’s son was located inside a bedroom holding a gun; two officers discharged their weapons and struck him several times. He received on-scene medical care and was transported to a hospital, then booked into the Collin County jail.

Jail records show Ragan faces charges that include capital murder of multiple persons and three counts of aggravated assault against a public servant. As of the latest records no bail had been set. Police have not released whether any officers involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative duty as the investigation continues.

The victims include Leonard Ragan, who served as McKinney city manager from March 2008 to June 2010. That public service role gives the case heightened local significance and has prompted community attention across Collin County. The involvement of a former city manager turns a domestic death investigation into an incident with civic resonance, drawing scrutiny to both the circumstances of the deaths and the law enforcement response.

This event raises several questions for local officials and residents. Families calling for welfare checks expect a rapid, transparent response; when those checks result in a deadly encounter, concerns about use of force, officer protocols, and communication with the public intensify. The lack of immediate information about administrative status for the officers and limited details from investigators leave gaps that local government and law enforcement will need to address to maintain public trust.

For Collin County voters and civic leaders, the case also intersects with broader issues of oversight and accountability. Prosecutors will review charges and evidence as criminal proceedings advance, and city officials may face requests for public briefings given the former city manager’s role in McKinney government. Court filings and police reports will be the primary sources for understanding how investigators tie events together and what charges are supported.

Residents should expect further updates from the McKinney Police Department and court records as the investigation proceeds. The community will be watching how law enforcement and local leaders explain the response, safeguard transparency, and pursue accountability in the weeks ahead.