On the evening of October 23, 2023, at about 9:59 p.m., Denton police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of East McKinney Street. Officers found 23-year-old Daniel Joseph Ryan in the apartment complex parking lot with gunshot wounds. Officers provided life-saving measures and paramedics transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter.

A male suspect remained at the scene and was detained; investigators reported he was cooperating. Detectives said there was no known prior relationship between Ryan and the suspect. The investigation into what led to the shooting is ongoing. Ryan was born August 3, 2000, and is survived by his parents, grandparents, several siblings, and an extended family. He was an active member of Calvary church and remembered for his joyful demeanor and faith.

If anyone has information about the shooting, contact Detective David Bearden at (940) 349-7986 or Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477).