Man arrested after allegedly shooting and killing landlord in Port Charlotte

A man was arrested after deputies say he shot and killed his landlord in a home on Van Buren Avenue in Port Charlotte.

On Wednesday at approximately 1:39 p.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 23000 block of Van Buren Avenue, following a 911 call in reference to a shooting.

The Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to investigate the shooting.

Detectives collected physical evidence and obtained statements from several people.

The investigation determined that Jordan Patrick Ruddy, 38, was in a physical altercation with his landlord while at the residence.

CCSO said that during the altercation, Ruddy discharged the firearm several times, striking and killing the victim.

Ruddy was located on scene and placed into custody by detectives for failure to register as a felon, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and second-degree Murder.

Following the arrest, Sheriff Bill Prummell released a statement.

“This is an individual who clearly could not conduct himself properly, as evident by his criminal history. Now, that behavior has violently cost someone their life. My heart goes out to the victim’s family and friends as they start a new year off with a terrible and senseless loss. I pray for their strength and God’s grace through the mourning process," he said.

Ruddy is being held at the Charlotte County Jail without bond.