Waco Journal
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
No Result
View All Result

Temple Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Incident

by Nolan Harris
January 29, 2025
in Local News
Temple Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Incident

TEMPLE, Texas – The Temple Police Department is investigating a tragic murder-suicide that occurred Friday night in the 9000 block of Cantera Ridge Road.

At approximately 8 p.m. on January 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, authorities discovered one individual had been shot. The suspect was later found deceased inside the residence.

In a statement released Saturday morning, police indicated that preliminary information suggests the incident was related to domestic violence. The identities of the individuals involved have not yet been disclosed by authorities.

Police further confirmed that the scene was cleared and the area no longer posed a threat to the public. The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials urging anyone with information to come forward. Those with relevant details are asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500.

While the case is still under investigation, police have classified the incident as a murder-suicide, following the discovery of the suspect’s body inside the home.

Related Posts

Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event
Local News

Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event

July 28, 2025

Waco, TX — The Waco-McLennan County Library is hosting a special StoryWalk unveiling today at 10:30 a.m. The event will...

WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes
Local News

WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes

July 28, 2025

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department recently participated in a two-night Tip a Cop event in support of Special...

Applications are open for the WPD Junior Police Academy, police officials say
Local News

Waco police clarify misidentification in ongoing fraud investigation

July 28, 2025

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department addressed concerns on July 25, 2025, after an image of Ms. Sierra Martinez...

Lake Brazos water levels to fluctuate during planned maintenance
Local News

Lake Brazos water levels to fluctuate during planned maintenance

July 23, 2025

Waco, TX - Waco residents and recreational users are advised to expect significant fluctuations in water levels at Lake Brazos...

Waco Police detective honored by state polygraph investigators association
Local News

Waco Police detective honored by state polygraph investigators association

July 23, 2025

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department is recognizing one of its own after Detective Joshua Fischer received the 2025...

City officials are inviting you on March 25th at 501 Schroeder Drive to get rid of your household hazardous waste
Local News

Waco invites community to public information session on downtown revitalization plans

July 23, 2025

Waco, TX — Residents are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesday, July 29th, from 6 p.m. to...

5-year-old died while pIaying in his mother’s bedroom after his sibIing accessed the woman’s purse, only to find a Ioaded firearm beIonging to the parent, then pointed it at the victim and infIicted fataI injuries: police
News

5-year-old died while pIaying in his mother’s bedroom after his sibIing accessed the woman’s purse, only to find a Ioaded firearm beIonging to the parent, then pointed it at the victim and infIicted fataI injuries: police

by Nolan Harris
July 29, 2025
0

Georgia - A Georgia woman was arrested and charged with second‑degree murder and crueIty to children after her five‑year‑old chiId...

Read moreDetails
Mother claims she unexpectedly gave birth before she passed out, then realized after regaining consciousness that the baby was not breathing and discarded the chiId’s body in a bin behind her home: DA

Mother claims she unexpectedly gave birth before she passed out, then realized after regaining consciousness that the baby was not breathing and discarded the chiId’s body in a bin behind her home: DA

July 29, 2025
Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event

Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event

July 28, 2025
WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes

WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes

July 28, 2025
Applications are open for the WPD Junior Police Academy, police officials say

Waco police clarify misidentification in ongoing fraud investigation

July 28, 2025
5-year-old died while pIaying in his mother’s bedroom after his sibIing accessed the woman’s purse, only to find a Ioaded firearm beIonging to the parent, then pointed it at the victim and infIicted fataI injuries: police

5-year-old died while pIaying in his mother’s bedroom after his sibIing accessed the woman’s purse, only to find a Ioaded firearm beIonging to the parent, then pointed it at the victim and infIicted fataI injuries: police

by Nolan Harris
July 29, 2025
0

Georgia - A Georgia woman was arrested and charged with second‑degree murder and crueIty to children after her five‑year‑old chiId...

Mother claims she unexpectedly gave birth before she passed out, then realized after regaining consciousness that the baby was not breathing and discarded the chiId’s body in a bin behind her home: DA

Mother claims she unexpectedly gave birth before she passed out, then realized after regaining consciousness that the baby was not breathing and discarded the chiId’s body in a bin behind her home: DA

by Nolan Harris
July 29, 2025
0

Texas - A Texas woman was taken into custody last week and charged with tampering with evidence, a human c0rpse,...

Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event

Waco library invites community to today’s StoryWalk unveiling event

by Nolan Harris
July 28, 2025
0

Waco, TX — The Waco-McLennan County Library is hosting a special StoryWalk unveiling today at 10:30 a.m. The event will...

WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes

WPD supports Special Olympics Texas with two-night Tip a Cop fundraiser event to empower athletes

by Nolan Harris
July 28, 2025
0

Waco, TX - The Waco Police Department recently participated in a two-night Tip a Cop event in support of Special...

About Us

A community needs news and Waco Journal is proud to serve 50,000 households each month through our website covering Waco and the other local counties.

Learn more

Recent Stories

  • 5-year-old died while pIaying in his mother’s bedroom after his sibIing accessed the woman’s purse, only to find a Ioaded firearm beIonging to the parent, then pointed it at the victim and infIicted fataI injuries: police
  • Mother claims she unexpectedly gave birth before she passed out, then realized after regaining consciousness that the baby was not breathing and discarded the chiId’s body in a bin behind her home: DA

Categories

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
Currently Playing

© 2023 Waco Journal

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result