Killeen Police are Investigating the Twelfth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX(August 8, 2024): On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Charisse Street in reference to a call
of a deceased person in a residence.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located a deceased 21 year-old female and a deceased 22 year-old male, both with gunshot wounds.
The female and male were pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 5:26 p.m.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
At this time, it is believed that this is a Murder-Suicide, and there is no current threat to the safety of the community related to this investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating a Pedestrian Fatality on 38th Street
Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality.
On August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:48 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 38th Street and Atkinson Avenue in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female lying in the roadway with severe injuries. They began to render first aid until Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrived. The 66 -year-old female was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revelated that the pedestrian was walking westbound on 38th Street in a crosswalk, when a gray Ford pick-up truck traveling eastbound on Atkinson Avenue, turned northbound onto N. 38th Street, striking the pedestrian before completing the turn.
The pedestrian unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and hospital staff pronounced her deceased at 9:26 a.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
LOCATED*****Person of Interest in Homicide Investigation LOCATED******
Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024)
Lavon Tyshaun Green has been located and is in custody in the Detroit, Michigan area. Thank you to the U.S. Marshals-Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for assistance with locating this fugitive.
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Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024):,
We need your help! Detectives have identified Lavon Tayshaun Green as a person of interest in an ongoing Homicide investigation.
🔴 Name: Lavon Tayshaun Green
🔴 Warrant: Active felony arrest warrant for Aggravated Assault
Lavon Tayshaun Green is believed to have critical information related to this case. If you have seen him or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact authorities immediately.
Your tips can make a difference. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online or through the P3Tips App for iOS or Android. All tips are confidential, and if your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Stay vigilant, share this post, and help us bring justice. #KilleenPD #PersonOfInterest #CrimeStoppers #JusticeMatters
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Killeen, TX (August 5, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of one male.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Gemini Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 19-year-old male victim, subsequently identified as Keman S. Greenidge, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, and Greenidge was air lifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed at 10:28 p.m.
Detectives have identified a person of interest, who is an associate of the victim.
There is no current threat to the community.
If anyone has information about this Murder, 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.
Killeen Police Investigate the Eleventh Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 5, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of one male.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Gemini Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 19-year-old male victim, subsequently identified as Keman S. Greenidge, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, and Greenidge was air lifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed at 10:28 p.m.
Detectives have identified a person of interest, who is an associate of the victim.
There is no current threat to the community.
If anyone has information about this Murder, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting on Glynhill Court
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 9:09 p.m. a 911 call was received in reference to an armed subject. Officers were dispatched at 9:12 p.m.to the area, with the first responding officer arriving at 9:17 p.m. The officer observed a male with a backpack walking in circles and waited for backup due to signs of potential mental distress. The second officer arrived at 9:24 PM.
The officers asked the male to put down the backpack when he retrieved a black semi-automatic weapon and moved it upward and outward. One officer, fearing the male was about to shoot, discharged his duty weapon. It is unclear if the officer struck the male as an autopsy is pending. The male simultaneously placed the weapon towards him, taking his life.
The officer who discharged his weapon is a 2-year veteran, has been placed on administrative leave as per protocol. The second officer is a 16-year veteran.
The Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an internal investigation and the Criminal Investigation Division will conduct the criminal investigation.
The name of the deceased, a 25-year-old male, will not be released out of respect for his family.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Tenth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of two males.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 51-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 12:29 a.m. on August 1, 2024.
During the preliminary investigation two additional victims, a 35-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, arrived by a private vehicle at an emergency medical facility in Killeen suffering from gunshot wounds. The 35-year-old was subsequently transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 1:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The female victim was subsequently transported to Advent Health Central Texas with non-life-threatening injuries.
The names of the two male victims have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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