Caleb Rule, a 37-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on May 29, 2020, in Missouri City, Texas. Caleb Rule was a Deputy Constable with the Fort Bend County Constable's Office, Precinct 4. On the night of his death, Rule and three deputies from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office responded to a potential burglary call in the Sienna Plantation neighborhood. A concerned citizen had reported seeing someone running away from a vacant property.
The officers arrived at the scene around 1:40 a.m. and found a door standing open. As they began clearing the home, Rule was mistakenly identified as a suspect by one of the deputies, who then fired his weapon. The bullet struck Rule in an area of his chest not covered by his ballistic vest. He was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deputy who mistakenly shot Caleb Rule has been placed on administrative leave while the Texas Rangers conduct an investigation into the incident. This tragic event has been described as a case of mistaken identity. Rule had served the Missouri City Police Department for 14 years before joining the Fort Bend County Constable's Office just nine months prior to his death. He is survived by his wife and four children.
The Fort Bend County community has been deeply affected by Rule's death. He was remembered as a dedicated officer, a devoted husband, and a loving father. His oldest daughter graduated from high school just hours after his death, and the community has rallied around his family to offer support. The Texas Rangers' investigation into the incident is ongoing, and all three sheriff's deputies involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave as part of standard procedure.
