Jon Robert Ruff, 61, was shot and later died on August 9, 2025, after a daytime disturbance that began on Denton’s downtown Square and moved to the 200 block of West Hickory Street near Elm Street. Police were called shortly after noon; Ruff was taken to a hospital where he died. Authorities said the man who fired the shots had been visiting the area with his family, remained at the scene, and cooperated with investigators.

Reporting described Ruff as a street musician who had been experiencing homelessness around the Square. An obituary confirmed his name, age, and date of death, and noted he died in Denton on August 9, 2025. Detectives conducted a homicide investigation and presented the case to the Denton County District Attorney’s Office for independent review.

No arrest or charges have been reported and authorities did not publicly identify the shooter. Does anyone who knew Jon or who was in downtown Denton that day have information that could help clarify what happened?