Crime
Temple Police Respond to Shooting Near Temple ISD Administration Building, Suspect Detained
On Thursday morning, the Temple Police Department responded to a reported shooting near the Temple Independent School District (TISD) administration building, located in the Santa Fe Plaza area of downtown Temple.
Following the incident, a suspect was promptly taken into custody, and officials confirmed there is currently no ongoing threat to public safety.
As police managed the active scene, roads leading to the TISD administration building were temporarily blocked to facilitate the investigation and ensure public safety.
Jon Wallin, spokesperson for TISD, stated that police initially requested the district place the administration building on a secure hold as a precautionary measure.
This hold, which restricts entry and exit, was lifted within five minutes once authorities confirmed the situation was under control.
Temple Police have not yet released further information on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identity of the suspect.
Local authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the investigation proceeds, while TISD continues normal operations.
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.