Killeen Police Investigates a Fatality on Watercrest
Killeen, TX (November 25, 2023): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a motorcycle fatality.
On Friday, November 24, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the intersection of Watercrest Drive and Bachelor Button Blvd. in reference to a crash involving three vehicles.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2022 Chevrolet pickup truck was stopped in the inside westbound lane on Watercrest Drive preparing to turn southbound onto Bachelor Button Blvd. waiting for eastbound traffic to clear. When a white 2018 Chevrolet SUV also traveling westbound in the inside lane, struck the rear of the pickup truck, forcing it into the eastbound lane.
A red and black 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle, occupied by two, was traveling in the eastbound lane on Watercrest Drive entering the intersection struck the pickup truck as it was pushed into the eastbound lane. The impact caused the passenger to be thrown over the pickup truck onto the roadway.
The drivers of the pickup truck and SUV reported injuries and were transported to Advent Hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS. Both were treated and released. The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition. His condition remains the same at this time.
The 34- year-old female passenger of the motorcycle, Jessikah Richardson, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 6:20 p.m.
This fatality crash continues to be investigated and no other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Deceased Male
Killeen, TX (November 22, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the male as Jamal Rasheed Williams.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE CONDUCTING A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (November 18, 2023): On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 11:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Watercrest Rd in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 43-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. A second person, a 38-year-old female, was transported to Seton by personal vehicle, where she is in stable condition.
The male subject succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:08 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. An Autopsy has been ordered.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has 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 and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Organized Crime Unit Arrest Three and Seize Narcotics
Killeen, TX (November 21, 2023): On Thursday, November 16, 2023, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge Dart for a traffic violation. Through the investigation, the driver gave officers consent to search the vehicle and illegal narcotics were located.
Detectives with the Organized Crime Unit arrived to assist in the investigation. Two (2) handguns were located (one stolen out of McClennan County), 187.5 grams of Methamphetamine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana, 7.3 grams of crack cocaine, and $2,486.00 cash.
The driver and two occupants were arrested and transported to the Killeen City. Two were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and the third male had active warrants out of Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (November 14, 2023): Killeen police are investigating after human remains were found Tuesday afternoon.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:56 p.m. to the 1700 block of Copperfield Circle after witnesses told them remains were found in a wooded area.
The remains will be sent for an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas to determine the cause of death and identity.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatality on Rancier Avenue
Killeen, TX (November 8, 2023): A 32-year-old male is deceased after a two-vehicle collision.
On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at approximately 5:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of E. Rancier Avenue and Benttree Drive in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving two vehicles and a pinned operator.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Chevrolet Traverse was stopped at the intersection of Benttree Drive and E. Rancier Avenue attempting to make a left turn onto E. Rancier Avenue. Upon entering the intersection, the Traverse was struck by a blue Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound in the inside lane. Both drivers were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Temple in critical condition. The passenger of the Altima was also transported to Baylor Scott & White with minor injuries.
The driver of the Traverse, Christian Lamar Williams, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey at 7:25 p.m.
The driver of the Altima is currently listed in stable but critical condition.
The Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and no other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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