TEMPLE, Texas — A 19-year-old woman died hours after she was shot early Wednesday morning, according to the Temple Police Department.
The victim was identified by police as Claire Hernandez.
Temple police responded to the shooting just after midnight in the 1800 block of E. French Avenue. Officers found Hernandez suffering from a gunshot wound and transported her to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. She later died, police said in an update.
Police identified the suspect involved as 18-year-old Chris DeLeon and said they found him on the scene when they arrived. He was arrested and taken to the Bell County Jail with charges pending.
This incident is still under investigation; more information will be released as it becomes available.
