TEMPLE, TX (February 2, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 40-year-old Ramirez Wilson from Temple, TX. The suspect, Eddie Mathis Jr., has been located and interviewed. This case is active pending further investigation and autopsy results.
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 (February 1, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is conducting a death investigation where one person is deceased.
At around 1:49 p.m., on Sunday, February 1, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S 37th Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a male on the ground not breathing. Officers began to administer CPR until EMS arrived on scene. The individual was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
No other injuries have been reported at this time. The Temple Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and Crime Scene Investigators are investigating.
At this time, the person of interest is Eddie Mathis Jr. If residents see this individual, please contact Temple PD at 254-298-5500 or Sergeant Brandon Caufield at 254- 298-5519.
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.