The Temple Police Department is investigating a homicide that left one person dead early Sunday morning.
At around 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of McCleland Creek Trail for reports of a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers located one person with a gunshot wound.
One person, 24-year-old Roddricus Smith from Georgia, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
A preliminary investigation suggests the incident was a domestic disturbance.
The suspect has been taken into custody and identified as 25-year-old Christan Fredericks.
The case remains under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time.
Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be
submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
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