Officer injured, suspect flees after shooting in Temple, Texas; school put on lockdown.

A Temple, Texas police officer was injured while responding to a shooting on December 18th. The suspect, Matthew Young, shot at a bystander who tried to intervene in a disturbance. During the arrest attempt, Young fled in his car, dragging the officer, before crashing and escaping on foot. Both the officer and the bystander were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Young was later arrested and faces multiple charges. A nearby school was placed on secure hold, and police advised avoiding the area.

December 19, 2024
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