For Immediate Release

On September 23, 2017, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a dog found a dead bat in the 2300 block of  E. Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.  The dog, a 14 week-old Chihuahua, brought the bat to its owner, who in turn brought it to Killeen Animal Services.  Following protocol, the bat was sent to The Texas Department of State Health Services – Laboratory Services in Austin for testing.  Animal Services was notified that the tests were inconclusive and must be treated as though they are positive.

This public notification is required in such cases.  There is no other evidence of rabies in the area.  Anyone observing a dead animal, one appearing sick or behaving strangely should contact the Killeen Police Department, Animal Services at 254-501-8800 immediately.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

This week is National Rail Safety Awareness Week.  The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit, along with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police Department, worked a traffic enforcement detail today at the railroad crossing on State Highway 195 (Fort Hood St.)   Six Killeen PD Traffic Officers and one BNSF Special Agent participated in the detail and stopped vehicles for violations of the Texas Transportation Code pertaining to railroad crossings.  The detail began today at approximately 10:30 a.m. and was completed at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Forty vehicles were stopped during the detail and officers issued 53 citations for the following:

30 for stopping within 15 feet of a railroad track

5 for disregarding railroad signal lights (Official Traffic Control Device)

5 for stopping on the railroad tracks

13 for other non-hazardous violations (Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, No Driver’s License, etc.)

The Killeen Police Department wants to remind the public to observe all railroad warning signs.  It is unsafe and unlawful to disregard warning signals and stop on or within 15 feet of the tracks.

Please drive safely.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

On September 28, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the 700 block of Reese Creek Road, near the Maxdale Road intersection, in reference to a man down call.  Upon arrival, officers met with a U.S. Postal Carrier who was delivering mail in the area.  The mail carrier reported that he was traveling westbound on Reese Creek Rd and observed the person lying in the roadway.  The male subject was deceased and had an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim is a black male, approximately 30 years old, and has not been positively identified.

The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown.  An autopsy was ordered.  Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this case to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637.  Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip.  Message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential; if your tip leads to the arrest of the person involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

On September 26, 2017 at about 7:34p.m., Killeen Police responded to an aggravated robbery of an individual the 1300 block of S. 2^nd Street.  Reportedly, a 25 year-old male suspect was armed with a handgun and attempted to rob the victim.  The victim fought back against the suspect.  During the fight, the suspect fired a single shot that struck a nearby vehicle’s tire.  The suspect was also bitten by the victim’s dog during the altercation.  The suspect fled the scene while being pursued by witnesses.  The witnesses were able to direct responding officers to the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident.  Officers recovered the suspect’s weapon and discovered it had been reported stolen in College Station, Tx.

The suspect was treated on-scene for the dog bite and transported to KPD Jail.  The case will be screened with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

On September 24, 2017, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Killeen Police responded to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the 800 block of Jeffries Ave.  Upon arrival, officers located a 5 year-old boy who had been struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene.  The boy was transported to McLane’s Children’s Hospital in Temple by Killeen Fire Department Ambulance.  At this time, the severity of the child’s injuries are unknown, but they appear to be serious.

Witnesses reported that a late-model silver Dodge Charger with black diagonal stripes on the side was traveling southbound on Jeffries when it struck the child.  After striking the boy, the Charger stopped for a moment a couple of houses down.  A late-model red Ford Mustang or Dodge Challenger that appeared to be traveling with the Charger stopped alongside.  After a few moments, both vehicles left the scene, southbound on Jeffries.

The crash is being investigated by the KPD Traffic Unit.  Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Officers are asking anyone with information regarding this crash to please call Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department