Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on Griffith Loop

Killeen, TX (March 26, 2025): On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 6:48 p.m., Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Griffith Loop in reference to a shooting victim.

Upon arrival, officers found a 52-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim, Jahid Hombre Black, tragically succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased at 7:23 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene.

Three other males, ages 10, 12, and 18, were also in the vehicle. Two sustained gunshot wounds, while the third was injured as a result of the crash. All three were transported to local hospitals in unknown condition.

A 16-year-old male suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims stopped in front of the suspect’s residence in a vehicle. All parties involved were known to each other. An interaction occurred, during which the suspect opened fire on the vehicle. The driver, the 52-year-old victim, attempted to drive away but crashed the vehicle approximately two blocks away.

Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit continues to investigate. No further information is available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department