Killeen Police and Texas Rangers Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting

Killeen, TX (December 29, 2023): On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at approximately 12:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Adela Street in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation in progress. Upon the officer’s arrival, they encountered a female suspect armed with a knife. Officers gave numerous commands to the suspect to drop the knife, when the suspect lunged towards the officer and the officer discharged his duty weapon, striking the female.

The suspect was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.

As per protocol, the officer, a 13-year veteran, was 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 the officer involved shooting incident can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, the criminal case against the suspect was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and three complaints were returned charging 44-year-old Michele Ero with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey issued a warrant for her arrest.

This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department