Killeen Police Identifies Child in Death Investigation

Killeen, TX (October 25, 2022): The name of the child in this death investigation has been identified as Omari Prince Sherron.

This incident continues to be investigated and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A 4-YEAR-OLD

Killeen, TX (October 21, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the death of a 4-year-old male.

On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to a call regarding a deceased 4-year-old male at McLane’s Children Hospital in Temple. Officers were notified that the 4-year-old male was transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS from the 4900 block of John David Dr. in Killeen with medical issues.

Bell County Justice of the Peace Keith Reed pronounced the child deceased at 2:15 p.m. and ordered an autopsy at Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. Due to the victim’s age, his name will not be released at this time.

Detectives are actively investigating this Death and there is no additional information at this time.

Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department