Killeen Police and Texas Rangers Release Name of Deceased Male

Killeen, TX (October 24, 2023): The name of the deceased male has been identified as William Frank Lee.

Any further requests for information surrounding this incident can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE AND TEXAS RANGERS ARE INVESTIGATING AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Killeen, TX (October 20, 2023): On Friday, October 20, 2023, at approximately 5:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Southside Drive in reference to a 911 call about a violent domestic with weapons. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male in the roadway suffering from a stab wound and a second male armed with a knife in close proximity. The responding officer discharged his weapon, striking the armed male with the knife.

Both males were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Temple. The stabbing victim (36 years-old) is currently in critical, but stable condition. The armed male (38 years-old) succumbed to his injuries.

As per protocol, the officer, a 5-year veteran, will be placed on administrative leave.
The Texas Rangers responded to the scene and are the lead investigating agency. The Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an internal investigation.

Any further requests for information surrounding this incident can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department