Crime
Victims Killed in Temple Shooting Identified
TEMPLE, TX — The Temple Police Department has released the names of the two young men who were killed in a shooting early Sunday morning.
The victims have been identified as Marcos Humberto Anaya Jr., 17, and Tristan Deon Martin, 18, both residents of Temple.
According to authorities, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of North 1st Street at approximately 4:09 a.m. on Sunday, April 13.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite life-saving efforts, that individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A short time later, at around 4:16 a.m., police were informed that a second victim had been transported to a local hospital by a friend.
Medical staff later confirmed that this individual had also succumbed to his injuries.
The Temple Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is currently leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Detectives are working to identify suspects, determine a motive, and gather evidence from the scene.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact the Temple Police Department directly or report tips anonymously to Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.
This is an ongoing investigation. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.