Killeen Police are Investigating a Homicide on Dustin Court

Killeen, TX (January 23, 2025): Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Dustin Court in response to a 911 call about a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported by ambulance to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition.

Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 6:31 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A 20-year-old male was placed under arrest and transported to the Killeen City Jail. Charges are currently pending.

This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating this incident and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department