KPD Conducts a Death Investigation

Killeen Police conduct a Death Investigation on Green Avenue.

Officers responded to the 800 block of Green Avenue on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 6:18 p.m., after receiving a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male juvenile lying on the floor with a gunshot wound.  The officers immediately started to perform first aid until paramedics arrived. The 13 year-old victim was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke.

The name of the victim has been withheld since he is a juvenile.

Detectives continue to investigate this case and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department