Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

A jury was deadlocked in Christopher Taylor case last year

"...prosecution of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for killing Michael Ramos in 2020 has come to an end...."

June 26, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Checking In: Michael Ramos Signs the Tiarra Girls

“I’m an A&R guy for Lucky Hound Music [and] a staff producer”

"...“Michael Ramos grew up mostly around San Antonio. He’s a..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

As the D.A. Delays, Michael Ramos' Killers Remain on Duty

The Ramos probe plods on

"...disciplinary action against the two officers who killed unarmed Michael Ramos on April 24 until her work concludes –..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grand Jury Indicts APD Officer in Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor faces first-degree murder charge

"...charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April..."

March 10, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Officer Indicted in 2020 Shooting of Michael Ramos

Christopher Taylor charged with first-degree murder

"...charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos at a Southeast Austin apartment complex on April..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Officer Says His Life Was Not Under Threat During Fatal Michael Ramos Encounter

Accused Officer Christopher Taylor was beside witness that day

"...who responded to the 911 call that led to Michael Ramos’ death said from the witness stand that his..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...the “critical incident video” of the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos by APD officer Christopher Taylor at a Southeast..."

July 27, 2020 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

"...of Austin Police officer Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Michael Ramos on-duty in 2020, got off to a rocky..."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

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

"...The Austin police officer who killed Michael Ramos in 2020 will not be protected by qualified..."

Dec. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Jury Seated in Murder Trial Over Mike Ramos’ Death

Seating jury was easier than expected

"...Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in April 2020...."

Oct. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial Over Murder of Mike Ramos Will Proceed in Austin, Judge Decides

Defendant didn’t prove too much prejudice in the county

"...Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty killing of Michael Ramos in 2020 is set to commence in just..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

APD Releases Long-Delayed Video of Ramos Shooting

Body-cam footage depicts aggressive police response to unarmed man

"...the "critical incident" video of the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos by APD Officer Christopher Taylor at a Southeast..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brenda Ramos Demands Action in Son’s Killing

Officer neither charged nor disciplined in police shooting

"...of the criminal investigation into the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos on April 24, and now awaits documentation from..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos Denied Qualified Immunity

No immunity for killer cop

"...The Austin police officer who killed Michael Ramos in 2020 will not be protected by qualified..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Justice comes slowly

"...decide she would present the fatal police shooting of Michael Ramos to a special grand jury...."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

"...of progressive Travis County. Taylor’s fatal shooting of Mike Ramos – an unarmed, Black and Latino man – was..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Mistrial Announced for the Police Officer Who Killed Mike Ramos

The court can’t seem to find enough jurors

"...the case of Christopher Taylor, accused of murdering Mike Ramos in a southeast Austin parking lot while on duty..."

May 26, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

"...on trial for murder in the on-duty killing of Michael Ramos on April 24, 2020. That Taylor killed Ramos..."

June 20, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why the Trial Over Mike Ramos' Killing Will Stay in Austin

Remember those fishy fliers?

"...Police Officer Christopher Taylor for his on-duty killing of Michael Ramos in 2020 is set to commence in just..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Brenda Ramos Sues City Over Son’s Killing

Lawsuit argues killing was "a direct result of the racism that has permeated policing in Austin"

"...The killing of Mike Ramos by police last spring was "a direct result of..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ruben Ramos, Texmaniacs Win Big

Primetime Tejano TV Awards results

"...the other big winner was longtime Austin favorite Ruben Ramos who took home three awards including Entertainer of the..."

Nov. 24, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...wall – so it is with the work's creator, Michael Ray Charles. Standing in this intimate space containing some..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...Michael Ramos bears not a single distinguishing characteristic of the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

APD Holds Back Info on Officer-Involved Shooting as Union Plays Hardball

Justice delayed for Michael Ramos

"...not find a gun in or around the vehicle Michael Ramos was in when two officers fired upon him,..."

May 15, 2020 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

"...convicted of murder for his on-duty fatal shooting of Michael Ramos in April 2020, but in the new year,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Guns Among Us

In this week’s issue, we report on a deadly confrontation Downtown, and the newly released footage of the Michael Ramos shooting

"...released the "critical incident" footage from April 24, when Michael Ramos begged police to explain why they were pointing..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

"...Officer Christopher Taylor faced murder charges for shooting Mike Ramos in April 2020, angry police backers were still capable..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Murder Trial for Austin Police Officer Begins Again

Jury selection begins Monday after May mistrial

"...Officer Christopher Taylor for his 2020 on-duty killing of Michael Ramos...."

Oct. 15, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cumbia de la Pachanga!

Nine hours at Fiesta Garden's Latino Music Festival on Saturday turns into a rock en Español empanada

"...rockers Mexican Institute of Sound and Chihuahua-originated black-hat Tejano Michael Salgado – rocked Austin’s Eastside every watt as memorable..."

June 2, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

"...of first-degree murder for fatally shooting, while on duty, Michael Ramos three years ago...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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