07/22/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Bell County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning near Rogers Park in Bell County, just outside the City of Morgan’s Point Resort. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies from the Bell County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and were assisted by the Morgan’s Point Resort Police Department, Morgan’s Point Resort Fire Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, the Temple Police Department, and the Morgan’s Point Resort Dive Team. Investigators with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Morgan’s Point Resort Dive Team, assisted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens, recovered the body of a 19-year-old male from Harker Heights.
Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey pronounced the victim deceased at the scene and declined to order an autopsy. Based on the investigation, there is no indication of foul play.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified. However, out of respect for the family, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office will not be releasing the victim’s identity until all extended family members have been notified. The Harker Heights Police Department assisted with the family notification.
The Bell County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.
