TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department identified the suspect who was shot and killed by police on Tuesday, Jan. 30 as 23-year-old Chad Hartley.
Hartley was killed after barricading himself inside a home at the Santa Fe Trail Mobile Home Community, according to the Temple Police Department.
Temple PD told 6 News that around 1:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of S. 9th Street because Hartley was threatening to commit suicide. Before officers could arrive, Temple PD said he left the home with a handgun.
According to police, when officers arrived, Hartley pointed the gun at them and then barricaded himself inside a mobile home.
Temple PD said officers evacuated nearby homes around the location and established a perimeter to contain Hartley. Temple Fire and Rescue and Temple EMS were also reportedly on scene to assist if needed.
Temple PD said they established phone communication with Hartley, who continually refused to put the gun down and leave the home.
Police stated that around 2:36 p.m., after several negotiation attempts, Hartley pointed the gun at a drone outside the home and then at an officer through an open window.
The officer then reportedly shot and killed Hartley, according to Temple PD.
Temple PD says officers then entered the residence to provide aid to the Hartley. He was reportedly pronounced dead at 2:45 p.m.
The Temple Police Department stated they called in the Texas Rangers to investigate the officer-involved shooting.
The officer involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave with pay as a matter of standard practice, said Temple PD. An internal affairs investigation has reportedly been ordered as well.
The case is under investigation, according to Temple PD. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477 or bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
Resources on suicide prevention and mental health are available through the Texas Health and Human Services website.
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org.
A full list of mental health resources in Texas can be found at this link.
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