Killeen Police Charge a 27-Year-Old Male with Murder

Killeen, TX (April 21, 2025): On April 18, 2025, detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. A complaint was returned charging Jermaine Justin Attaway, 27, with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James arraigned Attaway and ordered that no bond be set. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was attending a gathering at a residence when the suspect arrived and attempted to force entry by kicking the front door. As the victim, 47-year-old Salathiel Andre Witherspoon Jr., held the door from inside to prevent entry, the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim.

Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced Witherspoon deceased at 8:20 p.m.

No further information is available at this time.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON GRAY STREET

Killeen, TX (April 17, 2025): Killeen Police are actively investigating the death of a 47-year-old male.

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Gray Street in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and began life-saving measures. The victim was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

One person has been detained in connection to this case. This was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating.

No further information is available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department