TEMPLE, TX (January 26, 2025) – The Temple Police Department has identified the victim as 37-year-old Kastady Smith of Temple, TX, and the suspect as 37-year-old Joseph Smith of Temple, TX.
TEMPLE, TX (January 25, 2025) – The Temple Police Department has determined the incident to be a murder-suicide. The suspect was located deceased in the residence.
The area is no longer blocked off. There is no threat to the public.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
TEMPLE, TX (January 24, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a murder.
At around 8:04 p.m. on Friday, January 24, officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Cantera Ridge Road for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located one individual who had been shot. Preliminary information leads us to believe this was a domestic violence situation.
One individual was pronounced deceased. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
This is an active murder investigation, and there are numerous streets blocked off at this time. Please avoid traveling through this area. The suspect is currently not in custody.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.