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Five arrested for kidnapping, beating, and shooting teen in Williamson County
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Five people were arrested and charged after luring a 17-year-old boy outside the city limits, then later beat and shot him, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said. WCSO said on July 3, a 17-year-old boy was shot and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries....
Belton massage business owner arrested again for indecent assault after 4th victim comes forward
KILLEEN, Texas — The owner of a massage parlor in Belton is facing another indecent assault charge after a fourth victim came forward alleging he inappropriately touched them during a recent massage appointment, according to a spokesperson with the Belton Police Department (BPD). DeMarr Lowe Thomas, who owns The...
Killeen police investigate fatal shooting of 17-year-old
KILLEEN, Texas — A 17-year-old male was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a residence on Avenue I, Killeen police said. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 2:31 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024. Justice of the Peace Nicola James determined the estimated time of death to be 4:19 p.m. The victim's name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
One person shot at Belton water park
Belton, Tx (FOX44) – Belton police report on person shot in a late Saturday night shooting at a water park. Police responded to a shots fired call in the parking lot of Summer Fun Water Park at 1410 Waco Road about 11:28 p.m. Saturday. Officers arriving on the scene...
Trump assassination attempt: Supporters gather at Williamson County Courthouse
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Former President Donald Trump was struck during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 50-year-old former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore was killed in the shooting and two other men were critically injured. "Yesterday’s shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania calls on all...
One person injured in early morning fire in Temple
TEMPLE, Texas — One person is injured and six people are without a home after a fire in Temple in the early morning of July 16, according to Temple Fire and Rescue. Temple Fire and Rescue said crews responded to the report of a structure fire around 8:17 a.m. along S. 5th Street in Temple.
'Orange Socks' cold case: Williamson County Sheriff's Office still investigating murder of Debra Jackson
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Many knew her as Orange Socks for decades, but five years ago, she got her name back. However, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the murder of Debra Jackson. On Oct. 31, 1979, the body of a young woman was found in a culvert off...
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