Killeen Joins in National Night Out 2021
Killeen, TX (August 5, 2021): Killeen Police Department joins cities nationwide for ‘America’s night out against crime.
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 5th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Killeen and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods are encouraged to host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth activities. Call or email to register your neighborhood so they will get a visit from the police department, fire department and McGruff the Crime Dog.
“The National Night Out program is an outstanding campaign to help build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships. On October 5th, we invite citizens of Killeen and neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to give crime and drugs a going away party. It’s also a chance to have a really good time!” stated Chief Charles Kimble.
If you would like to register your neighborhood or find out more information, please contact Ofelia Miramontez at (254) 501-8807 or by email at omiramontez@killeentexas.gov.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Continue to Investigate Eighth Murder
Killeen, TX (August 3, 2021): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the eighth Murder in the City of Killeen.
Through the investigation, it revealed that the shooting incident occurred in the back/rear parking area at the Naked City Club located at 4300 South Fort Hood Street. Multiple shell casings were recovered from the crime at this location.
One of the individuals that were detained has been released pending further investigation. The second individual has been charged with Deadly Conduct, Class A misdemeanor.
This Murder investigation is ongoing and detectives ask that if anyone has any additional information, videos and/or photos that could help their investigation, are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (254) 501-8860 or you can submit it anonymously to the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-8477 or online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no other information at this time.
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Killeen, TX (July 30, 2021): Killeen Police are actively working a shooting investigation.
On Saturday, July 31, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of S. Fort Hood Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon the officers, they located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound at the intersection of Fort Hood Street and Elms Road. The shooting victim, a male, was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim, 36-year-old Deon Dewayne Elliot, succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 3:49 a.m.
Through the investigation, it revealed that another male was also shot, and he transported himself to Advent Health with non-life-threatening injuries. The male victim has since been released.
A suspect vehicle leaving the scene was stopped by Patrol Officer, and two people were placed under arrest. Officers did locate several firearms inside the suspect vehicle.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything, has any videos or any information about this shooting, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Murder
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2021): Killeen Police are actively working a Murder at a convenience store.
On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 3:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Valero Convenience Store located at 3900 Trimmier Road in reference to an unresponsive male. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located the store employee suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim, 25-year-old Kentaro Cooper, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 4:39 a.m.
Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division seek a person of interest. The male is described as a light skinned male, and was last seen wearing a face mask, a beanie and was heavily dressed in multiple layers of dark colored clothing.
This the ninth criminal homicide in the City of Killeen of 2021.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or any information about this Murder, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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