Killeen Police Are Conducting a Shooting Investigation

Killeen, TX (December 8, 2023): One person is in custody after a domestic violence incident involving a weapon.

On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Basalt Drive in reference domestic disturbance. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a male exiting the residence and heard screaming inside. Officers detained the male and went inside the to find two females suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. One victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the second victim was transported to Advent Health, both in critical condition.

The two females succumbed to their injuries. Their name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department