KPD Investigates Stabbing at Convenience Store

Killeen Police investigate afternoon stabbing at Lake Rd. convenience store.

Officers responded to the area of 38^th and Lake Rd. on Wednesday, August 03, 2016, at 2:34pm, after receiving 911 calls in reference to a man who had been stabbed.    Officers arrived at the Sun Mart located at 1515 N. 38^th St., they were told a black male was stabbed by a Hispanic male.  The located the victim walking north on 38^th St.   The preliminary investigation revealed that the two men were involved in a verbal altercation when the Hispanic male stabbed the black male.  The Hispanic male then left in a maroon Ford Explorer.  The victim was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this stabbing or the suspect involved to call Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

This case and the circumstances surrounding it continue to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department