05/07/2026
🚨UPDATE: TEMPLE HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED🚨
Temple police say the man found dead in the 1300 block of Paseo Del Oro has been identified as 18-year-old Ember Henry of Salado.
Family friends tell 6 News KCEN TV that Henry is the son of former Salado Mayor Bert Henry.
🕯️A community vigil honoring Ember Henry and supporting the Henry family is planned for Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Locks of Love at Sirena Park in Salado.
Investigators say the case remains under active investigation, and no additional information is being released at this time. No suspect has been identified or arrested.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Temple Police at 254-298-5500 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henry family and all who knew and loved Ember.
📸: Stroll Salado Creek Magazine