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Temple resident praises police response after nearby shooting, urges voter turnout
Summary
In public comment, resident Alan Lyle described hearing gunfire near his home, thanked Temple police for a rapid response and investigation, and urged residents to vote on the upcoming May 3 election.
During the council’s public comment period, resident Alan Lyle described a daytime shooting at a duplex near his home. Lyle said no one was injured and he praised the city’s police, saying he was "thankful that Temple has such a... dedicated and responsive police force." He told the council that "within 15 minutes, over half a dozen police cars had responded and taped off the scene" and that investigators conducted a criminal investigation.
Lyle closed his remarks by reminding listeners of the upcoming election, saying, "May 3 is voting day. Please turn out and vote." The council thanked Lyle for his comments; no formal action resulted from his public comment.
