TEMPLE, TX (November 1, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one individual deceased.
At 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail for reports of an individual who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located one individual with a gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation suggests the incident to be a domestic disturbance.
The suspect has been taken into custody and identified as 25-year-old Christan Fredericks.
One individual was pronounced deceased on scene, and 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.