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Taylor Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Taylor Police Officers
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rick Good, 73, of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of Taylor police officers.
On January 22, 2024, at approximately 2:06 p.m., Taylor police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 11800 block of Polk Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon their arrival, officers observed the defendant exit from his residence armed with a shotgun. During their encounter with the defendant, it is alleged that Defendant Good produced and fired the shotgun at the officers. Officers returned fire, striking Defendant Good in the stomach. Medics arrived on the scene and transported the defendant to a local hospital for treatment. No officers were injured in the shooting.
Rick Good has been charged with six counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and seven counts of Felony Firearm.*
He was arraigned today in 23rd District Court and given a $500,000 cash bond with a GPS tether. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for February 5, 2024, and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for February 12, 2024, before Judge Victoria Shackelford. Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Taylor Police Department.
*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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