TEMPLE, TX (July 19, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that left one individual injured and one individual deceased.
At around 3:39 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S 13th Street for an aggravated assault. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with a gunshot wound. At around 3:47 a.m., officers learned there was a second victim who had already left the residence. Officers learned that there was a get-together at the residence, and an altercation ensued, which led to the aggravated assault.
One individual was transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey. One individual self-transported to the hospital and is in life-threatening condition.
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.