Michael Scott Ring

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 25-422-PF Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 6/4/2025 3:06 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Fort Worth Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 505 W. Felix St. Dept. Agency City: Fort Worth Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 76115 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Edgardo Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Garcia Reporter Name: Coy Bower Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Michael Middle Name: Scott Last Name: Ring Suffix: Date of Birth: 2/21/1959 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 66 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 5/27/2025 10:38 Incident: AM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 5/27/2025 11:54 Death Date and Time: AM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: single gunshot to the head Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Decedent If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Handgun death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Firearm Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 14905 Litsey Creek Street Address: City: Fort Worth Drive County: Denton Zip: 76262 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Residence/Home What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: Private Facility Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: N/A What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 5/27/2025 10:39 Entry Date Time: AM Where did the death occur? Death Location: Elsewhere, specify Death Location Elsewhere: At the deceased's house, located at 14905 Litsey Creek Drive, Fort Worth Texas, 76262 General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Other Agencies Respond?: Yes What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: No warrants were active for Ring's arrest. Denton County Constables were there to serve an eviction. Offense 2: Offense 3: Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of Offense: Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: No criminal offense. The eviction process was taking place by Denton County Constables. At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Decedent Display or Use Discharged firearm Weapon Details: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Unknown Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health Unknown Exhibit any medical problems?: Unknown problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or Yes No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On Tuesday May 27, 2025 two Denton County Constables arrived at 14905 Litsey Creek Drive to serve an eviction for Michael Ring. After knocking and announcing, several times, with no response, the Constables entered the residence. The Constables walked through the entire house without locating anyone; except for one locked bathroom door. They knocked on the door and announced who they were, but did not get any verbal response from anyone inside the bathroom. While waiting outside the locked door, one gun shot was heard from inside the bathroom. Constables called for back up and later discovered Michael Ring was found inside the bathroom with one self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. Inside the bathroom was also one firearm pistol, along with one spent casing from the hand gun. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6