Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a domestic dispute in the 4400 block of Lake Road at 5:16pm.  As officers were responding they were notified that shots had been fired from the same location as the domestic dispute.  The officers arrived and were attempting to speak with the people involved in the dispute when officers heard a shot fired.  The officers were able to make contact with the female who advised she was no longer inside the apartment with the male who was armed; she advised he was inside 4402 Lake Rd # 6 alone.  The officers then attempted to speak with the male as they took cover and more shots were fired from a window on the 2^nd floor.

The Tactical Response Unit was deployed and arrived to assist with this incident.  Over the next several hours the Crisis Negotiators spoke off and on with the 21 year old male and attempted to get him to surrender.  Another shot was heard inside the apartment; members of the tactical response unit, without compromising their safety, were able to get to the window and clear the apartment.  They located the 21 year old male deceased of what appears to be a self inflicted gunshot wound.  Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced him deceased at 9:59pm and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

This continues to be investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division and information will be released as it becomes available.

During this standoff Lake Road was closed between Hooten and Sunset Drive and residents were asked to stay inside their residences until this was resolved.  The Killeen Police Department appreciates everyone’s patience and apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers arrest a wanted man after lengthy overnight pursuit.

On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, just before 1:30am, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle for several traffic violations in the area of Old 440 and Jasper Rd.  The driver of the gray Chrysler Aspen refused to stop and sped away from the officer; a pursuit ensued.  The driver then fled onto Highway 190 westbound nearing speeds of 70 mph, he continued westbound entering Copperas Cove.  The driver went down several roadways attempting to elude the officers in Copperas Cove.  The vehicle then was able to return to Highway 190 eastbound.  The driver then drove off the south side of the roadway just before the Clarke Rd. exit running into a fence, which is on Fort Hood property.  The driver then fled from the vehicle on foot jumping over two fences, one which was a barbed wire fence, until he was caught by an officer.  The male was taken into custody and was treated by EMS at the scene for injuries he received going over the barbed wire fence; the suspect requested not to be transported to a medical facility.  The 35 year old male was transported to the Killeen City Jail and was served with several warrants from other agencies.

This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and complaints were returned charging Rogers Engleton Jr. with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Firearm by a Felon.  Engleton remains in the Killeen City Jail awaiting arraignment on the above charges.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police asking for assistance to identify Burglary and Debit/Credit Card Abuse suspects.

Officers were notified of a burglary of a motor vehicle on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.  Upon the officer’s arrival to Griffith Loop, the owner advised he went outside to find his wallet was missing from his vehicle.  The wallet contained several credit and debit cards that he later learned were used in numerous different places.  The attached photos of the three males are the suspects who were seen using the credit and debit cards.

Detectives are asking if anyone can identify the suspects involved in this Burglary/Debit/Credit Card Abuse, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS or Android to give a tip anonymously from your mobile device.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspects involved in these crimes, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an early morning convenience store robbery.

Officers responded to the 7-11 Convenience Store located at 1000 S.W.S. Young Drive, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 3:31am, after receiving a call from the clerk advising the store had just been robbed.

Officers arrived and learned that a black male with a thin build, and a Hispanic male with a stocky build, entered the store and demanded money from the clerk.   As the suspects were fleeing the store, one of the suspects fired a shot in the clerk’s direction; the clerk was not injured during this incident.

The suspects were described as a black male wearing all black with a black bandana covering his face and a Hispanic male  wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and carrying an orange and black backpack.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this Aggravated Robbery to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip from your mobile device.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspects involved in this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The shooting victim from the Homicide in the 4400 block of Jeff Scott has been identified as 36 year old Joaunie Nacquist Peet, of Killeen.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be provided as it becomes available

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

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police need to identify a person who was seen stealing a car on camera.

Officers were contacted by a male on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at approximately 8:30am, that his vehicle was missing from his driveway.  The victim advised he had cameras at his residence and after looking at the footage, he saw that a black male, possibly in his 20’s, with long hair and a goatee, wearing a white beanie cap and a long sleeve shirt.  The male entered the victim’s black 2013 Ford Edge SUV and drove away.

The vehicle was seen being driven on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in the 3300 block of E. Rancier, but the driver was able to flee the area.  Officers located the vehicle unattended in the 2800 block of Tucker Drive a short time later.

Detectives are asking if anyone can identify this vehicle thief and if so they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip with your mobile device.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Theft, you could be eligible to receive an reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department is asking for assistance identifying Burglary and Debit Card Abuse suspects.

On Thursday, September 22, 2016, the desk officer was contacted by the victim of a burglary telling them they awoke to find their vehicle had been burglarized and items were removed from the vehicle.  One of the items stolen was a debit card and when the victim called to cancel the card, they were told that this card had already been used in several places.

Detectives were able to obtain photos of the suspects using the debit card and the vehicle they were driving.  They are asking anyone who can identify the suspects in the attached photos to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip on your mobile device.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspects responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate drive by shooting on Jeff Scott.

Officers responded to the 4400 block of Jeff Scott Drive at 11:23pm, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, after receiving several calls of shots fired in the area.  Upon the officer’s arrival they located a 36 year old male suffering from gunshot wounds at 4409 Jeff Scott Drive.

The preliminary investigation revealed that witnesses saw a dark colored vehicle drive by the area, when an unknown person began shooting from inside the vehicle, hitting the victim. The vehicle then fled south on Jeff Scott Drive.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the victim deceased at 12:23am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The name of the victim has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.

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

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Petco Foundation Invests In Lifesaving Work of Killeen Animal Services.

Killeen Animal Services announces it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support funding that will be utilized to aid the shelter’s ongoing spay and neuter program and the health and care of the animals in need that can be entered into the adoption program.

Killeen Animal Services is a nonprofit municipal organization serving the citizens of Killeen, Texas.  Killeen Animal Services provide a full range of services that begin with the initial capture or owner surrender of animals located within the corporate limits of the city.  Through various programs Animal Services strives to return lost pets to their original owner seek new owners for abandon or stray animals or coordinate with rescue organizations to manage the placement of as many future pets as possible to their new homes.

The Petco Foundation investment will provide a bridge to help new pets owners make responsible choices as they bring home their new family member.  New owners that reside in the Killeen City limits will be issued a voucher to cover the cost for spaying or neutering their new pet and the first rabies vaccination.  This program will help bring the shelter’s name in a positive venue.  Name recognition increases attention and draws more potential pet owners to the shelter.  The program aids the new owners fiscally while supporting the cities spay, neuter and rabies program in a more positive manner to promote adoptions.

The Petco Foundation’s support for our organization, with this grant will allow the animal shelter to provide Citizen’s of Killeen with a way to have their animals spayed or neutered and receive their rabies shot with minimal fiscal impact.

For more information about Killeen Animal Services or the Petco Foundation, visit, http://www.killeentexas.gov/index.php?section=35 or www.petcofoundation.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #PetcoFoundation.

The Killeen Animal Shelter was formed to meet the needs of the City of Killeen for both animal welfare and the public health. Since opening their doors, they have remained true to their mission in helping all animals in need, regardless of species or breed. At the shelter, they care for and find permanent, loving homes for dogs, cats and other companion animals through adoption and rescue. Their mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical needs, and comfort to all strays animals that were abandoned, neglected or injured and brought to us by the community.  Our ultimate goal is to restore lost animals to their owners or seek new homes for lost or stray animals.  We also seek to educate the public about the humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation.

 At the Petco Foundation, they believe that every animal deserves to live its best life.  Since 1999, they have invested more than $157 million in lifesaving animal welfare work to make that happen. With their more than 4,000 animal welfare partners, they inspire and empower communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives. Through their Think Adoption First program, they partner with Petco stores and animal welfare organizations across the country to increase pet adoptions. So far, they’ve helped more than 4.9 million pets find new loving families, and they’re just getting started. Visit petcofoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

For further information about the voucher program at the Killeen Animal Services contact shelter manager, Mr. Ed Tucker at 254-526-4455 or by email – etucker@killeentexas.gov.

Killeen Police are asking for your help identifying Debit Card Abuse suspect.

On September 9, 2016, the victim contacted the Killeen Police Department about someone using their debit card without their permission. The victim discovered the fraudulent charge for approximately $2,000 that was made to buy electronic equipment at the Best Buy located at 3209 E. Central Texas Expressway, on September 8, 2016.  The suspect then attempted to make other purchases online but the card was denied.  The victim advised their card was never out of their possession.

Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or knows anything about this Debit Card Abuse, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3app for IOS and Android, to give an anonymous tip.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department