Murder Suspect Located and Arrested

Killeen, TX (June 4, 2025) UPDATE: The 35-year-old murder suspect has been arrested and is currently in the Bell County Jail.

On Monday, June 2, 2025, Cecil Tamez Jr. was located in the 300 block of Cartwright Drive in Killeen and taken into custody. Tamez was found hiding under a mobile home and had attempted to conceal himself by burying himself in dirt. He was arrested and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey arraigned Tamez on the Murder warrant and set his bond at $1,000,000. He was later transferred to the Bell County Jail.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshals Service – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in this apprehension.

No further information is available at this time.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON SUNSET STREET

Killeen, TX (May 22, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 28-year-old male following a stabbing incident.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 5:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Sunset Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a stab wound. Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and began life-saving measures. The victim was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The victim, Ondarien Jamaal Kelly, was pronounced deceased at 6:58 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The preliminary investigation reveals that the victim and suspect, who are acquaintances, were involved in a verbal altercation. During the dispute, the suspect grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene. This is an isolated incident.

On May 22, 2025, this case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 35-year-old Cecil Tamez Jr. with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for his arrest.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Tamez, call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.

The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no additional information available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department