Attorney of Mauris DeSilva speaks on Officer Taylor's indictment Attorney of Mauris DeSilva speaks on Officer Taylor’s indictment Officer Christopher Taylor has been indicted for the death of Mike Ramos. The District Attorney is also looking into another case involving the same officer for the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva. AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor has been indicted for the death of Mike Ramos and will be charged with first-degree murder. The District Attorney is also looking into another case involving the same officer for the death of Dr. Mauris DeSilva in 2019. "The fact that Officer Taylor was involved in two shootings in less than a year killing two people, I just couldn't believe that he was back out on the street and doing that," said Brad Vinson, attorney for DeSilva's family.