Crime
Tescari Paolo killed after shooting near Santa Fe Plaza in Temple, suspect detained
Temple Police Department assured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.
A fatal shooting took place Thursday morning near Santa Fe Plaza in Temple, Texas, claiming the life of Tescari Paolo.
According to Temple Police, the incident began around 8 a.m. when an officer near Santa Fe Plaza, in the vicinity of 7th Street and Avenue A, was alerted by a passerby to a situation involving Paolo and an unidentified suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle.
The officer immediately relayed the suspect’s description and vehicle details to dispatch.
Shortly afterward, a constable in the area located and detained the suspect.
Responding officers performed life-saving measures on Paolo at the scene; however, despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Wilkey at 8:24 a.m.
Temple Police Department assured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.
They are actively seeking additional information to aid the investigation.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact Temple Police at 254-298-5500. Those preferring to remain anonymous may also reach out to Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at approximately 3:06 p.m., a report of an active shooter at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital prompted an immediate police response.
Law enforcement officers swiftly arrived on-site, cleared the hospital, and confirmed there was no active threat and no reported injuries.
After a thorough search, it was determined that the call was a hoax. Authorities are now actively investigating the source of the false report.
The hospital’s safety was prioritized, and all threats are taken seriously to ensure the security of patients, staff, and visitors.
Original Post: Officers initially responded to an unverified report of a potential threat at Spohn Shoreline Hospital.
Police assessed and secured the hospital thoroughly, ensuring no evidence of an active threat was found.
Despite the belief that the call was a hoax, officers remained vigilant and conducted a full search to confirm the safety of everyone on the premises.