The Killeen Police Department Investigates an Aggravated Robbery of an Individual
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. 2nd 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
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