TEMPLE, TX (May 7, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 18-year-old Ember Henry from Salado, TX.
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 (May 6, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one individual deceased.
At around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Paseo Del Oro for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers searched the area and were unable to locate a crime scene or anyone in need of assistance based on the limited information available at the time. Around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, officers were dispatched to the area again for an urgent welfare check and located a deceased 18-year-old male who suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
At this time, the suspect has not been identified or detained, and the Temple Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating.
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.