Killeen Police Releases Name of the 54-Year-Old Female

Killeen, TX (October 12, 2023): Killeen Police have notified next of kin of the decedent, LaTonya Thomas of Killeen.

The Texas Rangers was notified and are the lead investigating agency. Any inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to Sgt. Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE AND TEXAS RANGERS INVESTIGATE AN IN-CUSTODY DEATH

Killeen, TX (October 10, 2023): On Monday, October 9, 2023, the Killeen Police Department arrested a 54-year-old female and transported her to the Killeen Police Department Jail. Upon arriving at the jail, she was placed in a cell. When the officers and jail staff went to check on the female, they noticed she was unresponsive. Officers immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. Killeen paramedics transported the female to Advent Health. The female was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

The Texas Rangers was notified and are the lead investigating agency. Any inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to Sgt. Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department