KPD Investigates a Death Investigation near Creekside Drive

The Killeen Police Department is conducting a death investigation of a body that was found in Nolan Creek.

Officers responded to the 4500 block of Creekside Drive after a 911 call was received at 1:40pm, today, December 16, 2014 telling them a deceased body was seen near the creek. Upon the officer’s arrival, they searched the area and located a body hanging from a tree. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the person deceased at 2:15pm and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

At this time, the identity of the deceased person is unknown.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this deceased person to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to stop your text or HELP to 274637 for help with your text, message and Data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
This case continues to be investigated and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department