Ryan Kade Delahunt Obituary, Death; Man fatally shot by New Braunfels police identified.
Ryan Kade Delahunt Obituary, Death – The New Braunfels Police Department has released the identity of the man who was fatally shot by officers during an incident at an apartment complex over the weekend. The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old Ryan Kade Delahunt. The shooting occurred at the Sage Apartments located on West San Antonio Street.
According to police, the incident began when officers responded to a disturbance call involving a man and a woman. Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered Delahunt, who reportedly wielded a sharp weapon. Authorities said he then began lunging toward the officers in an aggressive manner, prompting two of them to open fire.
Delahunt was shot and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported during the incident.
Following standard procedure, the officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted. Both the New Braunfels Police Department and the Texas Rangers are overseeing the case to determine the events leading up to the shooting and whether the use of force was justified.
The city did not release the names of the two officers, but officials stated that together, they have a total of four years of service with the department.
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the nature of the initial disturbance or the relationship between Delahunt and the woman involved. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information may be released as the case develops.
This incident has drawn public attention, and the police department is expected to conduct a thorough review in coordination with state investigators. Community members are urged to await the results of the investigation before drawing conclusions.
As of now, the police have not indicated whether body camera footage exists or when it might be made public.
