Killeen Police Arrest Two Suspects in Shooting on Jasper
Killeen, TX (December 31, 2021): Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit arrest suspects in the shooting on Jasper.
On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at approximately 9:55 a.m., officers with the Killeen Police Department responded to the 900 block of W. Jasper Road in reference to a male who had been shot after several 911 calls were placed. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Baylor Scott & White with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was conducting a business transaction arranged online and was meeting the suspect in the side parking lot of a business on W. Jasper in his vehicle. When the suspect attempted to steal the items, he pulled out a handgun and discharged it at the vehicle; causing the victim to receive a gunshot wound to his face. The suspect, along with two other males who were with the shooter, fled on foot. A search in the area for the suspects was conducted when the Killeen Police Department’s K9 Unit tracked the suspects to a nearby house. Two individuals were located and arrested. They were transported to the Killeen City Jail.
On Thursday, December 30, 2021, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging, 19-year-old Eric Lavaughn Bonner Jr. with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The second suspect was released pending investigation.
The victim has since been released from the hospital.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Bell County Constables Office for their assistance with this investigation. Also, the Killeen Police Department would like to remind everyone about our Safe Exchange Zone located at the Killeen Police Department Lobby at 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen TX. The lobby has a police officer assigned 24 hours a day and is a safe place to conduct your online business transactions.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or any information about this Aggravated Assault, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Looking for Vehicle and Person of Interest in Cardinal Ave. Murder
UPDATE: Killeen, TX (December 22, 2021): The Killeen Police Homicide Unit is looking for a vehicle seen on the night of the murder. The vehicle sought is described as a dark in color four-door sedan with obvious driver’s side damage. The vehicle was driven by a person described as a black male with a light complexion.
If located, please call Killeen PD at 254-501-8800 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477). Do not attempt to confront the occupants in the vehicle.
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Killeen, TX (December 21, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating overnight shooting death.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:57 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Cardinal Ave. in regard to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, Officers located a deceased 23-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the head. This is the 18th murder this year in Killeen.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:39 a.m. Judge Cook ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The victim in this case is identified as Amos Jeremiah Goff, 23.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact 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.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating the death of Killeen man.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Officers responded to the 1700 block of Windward Drive in regard to a disturbance and an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, Officers located an unresponsive 44-year-old male in the residence. The subject was transported to Seaton Medical Center in Harker Heights where he succumbed.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the subject deceased at 9:53 p.m. Judge Cook also ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The decedent in this case is identified as Carl Fischer, 44. Preliminary investigation indicates that Fischer became unresponsive during a domestic disturbance with other members of the household. There is no apparent cause of death at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Murder on Cardinal Ave.
Killeen, TX (December 21, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating overnight shooting death.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:57 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Cardinal Ave. in regard to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, Officers located a deceased 23-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the head. This is the 18th murder this year in Killeen.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:39 a.m. Judge Cook ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The victim in this case is identified as Amos Jeremiah Goff, 23.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact 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.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Respond to Arrest Video
Killeen, TX (December 20, 2021)
The Killeen Police Department is aware of a video circulating via social media in which a subject was arrested for interfering with or obstructing an officer. On December 18, 2021 at about 12:40 a.m., Killeen Police officers conducted a traffic stop and subsequently arrested the driver for an outstanding warrant out of Lawton, OK for Discharging a Firearm into a Dwelling. Investigating Officers learned that there was a weapon inside the vehicle and were trying to determine if any other laws were being violated.
While conducting their investigation, they were approached by an individual who interjected himself into the investigation by engaging with other individuals in the vehicle, distracting the officers, and creating a safety hazard for all involved parties. The subject in question was arrested and charged violating Sec. 16-107 (Interfering with or Obstructing an Officer) of the City of Killeen Code of Ordinances.
The Killeen Police Department Code of Conduct requires our officers to preserve and protect the individual rights and freedoms of citizens. Due to the public interest in this incident, we will be conducting an investigation into the matter.
Charles F. Kimble
Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Train/Pedestrian Fatality
Killeen, TX (December 20, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a BNSF train.
On December 19, 2021, at approximately 9:47p.m., Officers responded to the area of 38th Street and Commerce Dr. in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a train. Officers located a deceased male on the 38th Street train bridge. Traffic investigators were called to the scene and a preliminary investigation showed a BNSF train was traveling eastbound approaching the 38th Street bridge. A male subject was observed on the train tracks on the bridge. The conductor attempted emergency braking procedures, but the train was unable to stop before striking the male.
The subject succumbed to the injuries sustained in this incident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 11:49 p.m. The deceased person is identified as 55-year-old Brent Steven Babcock.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Suspect from Domestic Assault
Killeen, TX (December 10, 2021) Killeen Police are investigating a felony domestic incident.
On Friday, December 10, 2021, officers were dispatched to the Day N Night Inn located at 6200 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a distressed female. Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told that the female was involved in a violent domestic and the suspect was possibly armed.
Through the investigation, it was revealed that the victim had been violently assaulted by the suspect at the hotel, when she was able to get away and call 911. Due to the nature of the call upgrading to a felony domestic, the Tactical Response Unit was deployed. After several failed attempts were made for the suspect to come out, officers deployed gas into the room. The suspect exited the room, remained non-compliant and attempted to walk back into the room. At that point officers used less-than lethal force and took him into custody.
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Continue to Investigate the Mall Shooting
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2021): Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating the shooting at the Killeen Mall.
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Killeen Police responded to a 911 call in reference to a shots disturbance at the Killeen Mall located at 2100 S. W.S. Young Drive. Multiple 911 calls were received from callers stating that they heard multiple shots inside the mall, prompting a large police and fire response. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located one victim and began to safely evacuate the patrons from the building.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect seen in these photos entered the mall and walked into one of the businesses. He approached the counter and discharged a black handgun, wounding one male. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction on foot. The victim was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
The victim is currently in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a medium build white male and was last seen wearing a white beanie, a white mask and gloves, and dark color clothing.
We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the police department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
We would like to thank our law enforcement partners that include KISD Police Department, Harker Heights Police Department, Texas A & M Central Texas Police Department, Belton Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for their response and assistance.
Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct Traffic Detail
The Killeen Police Department will be conducting a special traffic detail on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 am. on Friday, December 3, 2021, on E. Veterans Memorial Blvd (BUS 190) between 38th St and Twin Creek Dr and E Rancier Ave (FM 439 between 38th St and Twin Creek Drive. This will include the side streets in and around those two main roadways. This detail is intended to educate the public (both pedestrians and vehicle operators) on the dangers of incorrectly walking on roadways as well as yielding to pedestrians for motor vehicles and enforcing Texas Traffic Code section 552.005 (Crossing at a Point other than Crosswalk). A secondary objective will be speeding enforcement in this area as higher speeds from vehicles compound the potential for more serious crashes with pedestrians.
The department has investigated seven (7) pedestrian related fatality crashes in 2021. In addition, there have been forty-four (44) other pedestrian related crashes this year with varying levels of injury. In all seven fatality crashes, the pedestrian has been the primary contributing factor (Fail to Yield Right of Way-Pedestrian).
The Killeen Police Department is committed to the safety of the community and wants everyone to be safe while out on the roadways of Killeen.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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