Jury Convicts Madison Man of Attempted Homicide
Sirspurgeon Temple was found guilty of attempted second-degree intentional homicide following a June shooting.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Violence
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A jury in Madison convicted 40-year-old Sirspurgeon Temple of attempted second-degree intentional homicide. The conviction follows a June 7 shooting near the intersection of Independence Lane and Dwight Drive.
Why it matters
The verdict concludes the legal proceedings regarding a violent encounter between two individuals who knew each other. A jury reached the decision after nearly eight hours of deliberation.
A jury returned a guilty verdict after 8 hours of deliberation in the trial of 40-year-old Sirspurgeon Temple. The court has scheduled the defendant's sentencing for December 18.
The players
Sirspurgeon Temple
He is a 40-year-old man who was convicted of attempted second-degree intentional homicide.
The details
The shooting took place on June 7 near the intersection of Independence Lane and Dwight Drive. Prosecutors established during the trial that the defendant and the victim were acquainted with one another prior to the incident.
Timeline
The shooting occurred on June 7, 2026.
The jury convicted Sirspurgeon Temple on October 23, 2026.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 18, 2026.
Legal Context
The jury conviction aligns with Wisconsin's second-degree intentional homicide statute. This legal framework dictates the threshold for proving intent during violent altercations in the state.
The resolution of this case brings a conclusion to the legal process regarding a shooting that occurred at a local intersection. Residents can monitor the upcoming sentencing hearing to see the final judicial outcome of the matter.
The takeaway
Legal proceedings serve to provide accountability for violent incidents involving acquaintances in the community. Residents should remain aware of local court schedules for information regarding final sentencing outcomes.
What happens next
The court has scheduled the sentencing for Sirspurgeon Temple on December 18, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local criminal proceedings, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wisconsin State Journal.
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