BACLIFF, Texas — On August 15, 2025, a quick response from law enforcement led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect following a residential burglary and shooting incident in the 4000 block of Bayshore Drive.
Burglary Triggers Police Response
At around 12:09 p.m., Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a burglary alarm at a home in Bacliff. Before officers arrived, the suspect fled the scene. A neighbor who tried to intervene was shot at by the suspect during the escape attempt.
Suspect Tracked and Arrested
A perimeter was set up by multiple Sheriff’s Office units and Galveston County Precinct 1 Constable deputies. A Texas City Police Department K9 Officer, assigned to the Sheriff’s Crime Reduction Unit, tracked the suspect to a nearby home where he tried to flee again. Officers were able to safely arrest him after a brief chase.
Suspect Identified and Confesses
The suspect, identified as Diondre Ruffins, 22, was found in possession of:
A stolen handgun matching the one used in the assault,
Stolen property taken from the residence.
Investigators confirmed that the firearm had been reported stolen from a recent vehicle burglary in Bacliff.
During questioning, Ruffins confessed to:
Breaking into the home,
Shooting at the neighbor with intent to kill or cause serious harm,
Stealing the firearm used in the crime.
Charges and Bond
After coordination with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, Ruffins was officially charged with:
Burglary of Habitation
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Theft of a Firearm
He is currently being held on a total bond of $140,000.