TEMPLE, TX (June 23, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault that left one individual injured.
At around 12:40 a.m., on Tuesday, June 23, officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Marlandwood Road for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who advised officers that they had heard a loud noise coming from the apartment upstairs. When the victim went to check on the noise, they observed the second-floor apartment door open. The suspect then saw the victim, walked out of the apartment, fired a handgun, and fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’ 3” to 5’ 5”, thin build, with short hair.
One individual was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
The Temple Police Department Criminal Investigations Division will be on scene 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.