Charges Dropped Against Austin Officer in Michael Ramos Shooting

Grand jury declines to indict Christopher Taylor, ending prosecution efforts for 2020 incident

Christopher Taylor was initially charged with murder for the 2020 shooting of Michael Ramos.
A mistrial occurred last year when jurors could not reach a verdict on the murder charge.
Prosecutors presented the case again to a new grand jury, which declined to indict on multiple charges.
Travis County District Attorney José Garza expressed disappointment but respects the grand jury's decision.
Taylor remains under indictment for a separate 2019 shooting involving another individual experiencing a mental health crisis.