Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

"...officers for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva, who was brandishing a knife while undergoing a..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Two APD Officers Indicted for Murder in 2019 Shooting of Mauris DeSilva

Death led to calls for better mental health crisis response

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

On Murder Indictments and the Rise of Emo-Rock Nostalgia

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"...writer Austin Sanders discusses the latest developments in the Mauris DeSilva case...."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

A Month After Mike Ramos Died, Some Hesitant Steps Toward Accountability

Justice comes slowly

"...and another officer, Karl Krycia, shot and killed Dr. Mauris DeSilva, who was undergoing a mental health crisis when..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Christopher Taylor Will Face Trial in September for One of Two Murder Cases

Taylor accused of murder in Ramos, DeSilva cases

"...stands accused of murdering Michael Ramos in 2020 and Mauris DeSilva in 2019, both while on-duty. At a pretrial..."

Dec. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...in August 2021 for murder in the death of Mauris DeSilva, they wrote, "We believe this to be a..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Family of Man Killed by APD Sues the City

Ajay Griffin did not point a gun at officers, attorneys claim

"...of three officers involved in the fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva, who was undergoing a mental health crisis, in..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...allowed to remain on duty after fatally shooting Dr. Mauris DeSilva on July 31, 2019. DeSilva was undergoing a..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

Judge’s order allows case against officer, city to proceed

"...allowed to remain on duty after fatally shooting Dr. Mauris DeSilva on July 31, 2019. DeSilva was undergoing a..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jury Currently Deadlocked in Officer Christopher Taylor Murder Trial

If they can't decide, case will end in a mistrial

"...another APD officer for their 2019 on-duty killing of Mauris DeSilva)...."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...multiple people of color in often fraught circumstances, including Mauris DeSilva, Mike Ramos, and Alex Gonzales. There was also..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Killer Cop Faces Murder Charge

March 10: Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor is indicted for first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of Michael Ramos

"...charged in August with a second murder – killing Mauris DeSilva at a Downtown high-rise in 2019 – the..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Agrees to $2.25 Million Settlement in Fatal APD Shooting

Jason Roque killed during mental health crisis in 2017

"...officers on first-degree murder charges in the death of Mauris DeSilva, also experiencing a mental health crisis when he..."

Sept. 5, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

After Initial Pushback, APD Quietly Adapts to Arrest Review

New policy will likely reduce the number of people arrested for small amounts of controlled substances

"...murder charges against the two who shot and killed Mauris DeSilva in 2019 (read more)...."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...disciplinary action for his role in the killing of Mauris DeSilva in 2019. APD declined to comment on the..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County D.A. Updates Public on Many Probes Into Police Conduct

D.A. updates public on many probes into police conduct

"...in two cases – Ramos' killing and that of Mauris DeSilva, who was shot in 2019 during a mental..."

Jan. 22, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Follow Up on APD

"...was one of the two officers who fatally shot Mauris DeSilva last summer – and that the investigation into..."

June 1, 2020 Postmarks

One of Austin’s Most Important Police Trials Is Off to a Strange Start

Curiouser and curiouser

"...charge, for the 2019 on-duty fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva...."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hung Jury in Christoper Taylor Murder Trial Means New Trial in 2024

Taylor killed Michael Ramos in 2020, D.A. will retry case

"...other murder trial (for the 2019 on-duty killing of Mauris DeSilva) first. The parties will meet in March to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...was indicted on a separate murder charge for killing Mauris DeSilva in the line of duty in 2019; Taylor's..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Four of APD Chief Chacon’s Biggest Controversies

A walk down memory lane

"...Council initiated the process to reform the Austin Police..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...charge for the 2019 on-duty fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva, and say that information likely won’t be admissible..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Prosecutors in Mike Ramos Murder Trial Want Defense to Stop Crying Corruption

D.A.’s Office says the defense is tainting the jury to change venue

"...separate murder charge for the on-duty fatal shooting of Mauris DeSilva in 2019). The release then asserted that “Garza..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...charge for the 2019 on-duty fatal shooting of Dr. Mauris DeSilva, who was believed to be undergoing a mental..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Outrage Over APD's Refusal to Discipline Alex Gonzales' Killers

Officers face no consequences after chaotic 2021 encounter

"...killings like those involving Mike Ramos, Javier Ambler, and Mauris DeSilva...."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Seeking Justice for the Killing of Alex Gonzales

Gonzales’ mother says, “I will not stop”

"...as the deaths of Javier Ambler, Mike Ramos, and Mauris DeSilva, and the many life-altering injuries sustained by 2020..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Have an Issue: Here’s to 40 More

It's The Austin Chronicle's 40th anniversary issue

"...This week, host Kimberley Jones discusses the Mauris DeSilva case with Austin Sanders and nostalgia for emo..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

APD's Early Warning System for Reckless and Aggressive Officers Is Broken. Is It Worth Fixing?

Falling into the GAP

"...by the report. Officer Christopher Taylor shot and killed Mauris DeSilva, a professor experiencing mental illness, in late July..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...disciplinary action for his role in the killing of Mauris DeSilva in 2019...."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...for his role in the prior police shooting of Mauris DeSilva last year). In June, Moore asked Manley to..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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