On Thursday, March 21, 2019, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to the 3100 block of Cantabrian Drive in reference to a 911 call about shots fired. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle.

The victim, 38-year-old Rudolph Kenyetta Hardison, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 11:30 p.m.  An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences of Dallas.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips 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 continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Thursday, March 21, 2019, the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit initiated a special school zone enforcement detail.  This enforcement took place during a 1 ½ hour period at the Pershing Park Elementary school zone located at 1500 W. Central Texas Expressway.  This detail enforcement was citizen complaint driven about speeders in the school zone.

Officers issued 76 citations for speeding in a school zone, 17 citations other than speeding and 2 warning citations.

The Killeen Police Department reminds drivers to slow down and obey speed laws, especially in school zones.  Our goal is to ensure the safety of our citizens and students as they walk and bike to and from school.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE – March 2, 2019

In a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Killeen Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, the suspect was identified.  The suspect was located in rural Bell County and with the assistance of the FBI and the Bell County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team, the suspect was arrested without incident early this morning.  The suspect is in custody and pending arraignment.  Further information will be released as it becomes available.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance in quickly identifying this suspect.

Killeen Police Investigate a Bank Robbery.

On Friday, March 1, 2019, at approximately 12:56 p.m., Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a bank robbery at the 1stNational Bank located at 4304 E. Central Texas Expressway.

Officers’ were told that a male entered the bank, approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled in a black pick-up truck in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 50’s, approximately 5’6”-5”8” tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds with a mustache and goatee. He was last seen wearing a black coat with a plaid scarf, a multi-color shirt, black pants and a black ball cap. 

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez 
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Friday, March 1, 2019, at approximately 12:56 p.m., Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a bank robbery at the 1^st National Bank located at 4304 E. Central Texas Expressway.

Officers’ were told that a male entered the bank, approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled in a black pick-up truck in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 50’s, approximately 5’6”-5”8” tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds with a mustache and goatee. He was last seen wearing a black coat with a plaid scarf, a multi-color shirt, black pants and a black ball cap.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Robbery, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department