Victim Dies from Shooting on Botanical Drive

Killeen TX, (September 19, 2024) UPDATE: The victim, 18-year-old Octavion Keshun Tucker, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:03 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey.

This is the sixteenth Murder for the City of Killeen of 2024.

Detectives are asking anyone who may information about this Murder, to contact 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.

Detective continue to actively investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON BOTANICAL DRIVE
 
Killeen, TX (September 19, 2024): On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 1:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Botanical Drive in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in critical condition.
 
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating this shooting and information will be released as it becomes available. 
 
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department