Killeen Police Investigating Incident Involving Two Students at Roy J. Smith Middle School

The Killeen Police Department, in coordination with the Killeen Independent School District Police Department, is actively investigating an incident involving two students that occurred during school hours.

Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old female student suffering from a stab wound. She was immediately transported by EMS to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. Tragically, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:21 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a dispute between two female students escalated, resulting in one student stabbing the other. The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody by a KISD Police Officer at the scene.

Due to the ages of both the victim and the suspect, the Killeen Police Department will not release their names.

We recognize the emotional impact of this incident on the victim’s family, students, staff, and the entire Killeen community. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we extend our support to those in need.

We ask for the public’s patience and cooperation as detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue their investigation.

Any further requests for information surrounding this incident can be directed to the Killeen Independent School District.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department