Off-duty deputy constable Francisco Ruiz was working security for his apartment complex and encountered Goodridge, unarmed and allegedly trespassing the property on which he had lived for nine years until recently evicted. Ruiz says he attempted to arrest Goodridge. Witness David Hall says that Goodridge pushed Ruiz away. The deputy says he chased him and there was a scuffle. He then shot Goodridge twice in the stomach. Ruiz suffered either scratches on his back, a back injury or a concussion. The District Attorney's Civil Rights Division is currently investigating.
Victim's Name: Charles K. Goodridge
Agency Responsible: Harris County Constable Precinct 4
Gender: Male
Age: 53
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 9, 2014
County: Harris
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban