Killeen Police Arrest Suspects from Weekend Shootings

Killeen, TX (December 28, 2020): Over the Christmas holiday, December 26th through December 27th, officers responded to three gang-related shootings. Two of those that occurred within hours from each other, sending three individuals to the hospital.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified the subjects involved to be gang affiliated with Young Paper Chasers (YPC) and K-Town Mafia (KTM). One juvenile and six adults have been located and arrested in connection to the drive by shooting on Alma Drive.

During the investigation, detectives recovered seven firearms and narcotics in wholesale amounts.  Some of the suspects also had outstanding warrants. 

Charges they could be facing include Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Deadly Conduct and various weapon and drug related charges. 

While arrests have been made, these shootings are still being investigated.

Anyone with information about any of these incidents are asked to call the police department or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department