Daniel Blake Rucinski, 35, was fatally shot on July 8, 2014, in the Locust Community of Pottsboro, Texas. A Denison resident born April 13, 1979, he is survived by his wife Amanda, son Dylan, and daughters Alicia Liston and Anna Marie.

The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Zarcon Volcanic Maddox. Authorities ultimately determined the shooting was an act of self-defense, and no murder charge was filed against Maddox. He was later convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon and served time for that offense.

Daniel’s obituary ran in The Herald Democrat on July 13, 2014, and the community remembered him as a devoted family man. If anyone knew Daniel or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please share what you know.