TEMPLE, Texas — A homeowner foiled an attempted home robbery in Temple late Tuesday by shooting at a man armed with an axe, police said.
Temple police officers responded to a call of shots fired around 11:22 p.m. Tuesday and found an axe-wielding man tried to break into a home in the 1600 block of East Barton Ave.
Police said the homeowner shot at the suspect with a firearm but didn't hit him. No one was injured in the attempted break-in.
Enrique Olivares, 42, was arrested and charged in connection with the attempted home burglary.
Olivares is being held in the Bell County jail on a third-degree felony in connection with the attempted home invasion and an immigration violation as well.
25 News asked Temple police if Olivares is in the U.S. illegally given the immigration flag, but they have yet to identify his country of origin.
Police said the attempted burglary and shooting are under investigation. Those with information can contact Temple police at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.
