TEMPLE, Texas — A woman is dead following an officer-involved shooting during the early morning hours on Sunday, Sept 24, according to the Temple Police Department.
Officers were called out to the 500 block of N. 12th Street, at around 12:59 a.m. They confronted a woman with a firearm, police said. During the confrontation, the woman reportedly pointed the weapon at officers, which caused one of the officers to fire their weapon and striking her, police said.
Medical assistance was immediately provided by Temple Police Officers, Temple Fire and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. The woman was taken to a hospital nearby, where she later died.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending while Temple officers investigate.
Those who have any information can contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or reach out to Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.
