TEMPLE, TX (July 10, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a family assault with weapons that left one individual injured.
At around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, July 10, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S 19th Street for a family disturbance with weapons. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile causing a disturbance while holding a kitchen knife. The juvenile began advancing with the knife toward officers. Officers responded to the threat by deploying a beanbag round. The juvenile dropped the knife and was taken into custody.
The juvenile was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
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.