Killeen Police Identifies 22-Year-Old Shooting Victim

Killeen, TX (July 2, 2025) UPDATE – The Killeen Police Department has identified the homicide victim as 22-year-old Fredrick Lee Sanders Jr.

Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a person of interest in this case. That individual is currently in custody on unrelated charges. However, the investigation remains active, and detectives believe there were individuals at the club who may have witnessed the incident.

If you were present or have any information or video evidence, please contact detectives at 254-501-8800 or use the QR Code provided below to submit any evidence in this case.

To remain anonymous, contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING AT CLUB KRUSH

Killeen, TX (June 29, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting resulting in one deceased victim.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., officers were flagged down by Security Guards in the 2300 block of E. Central Texas Expressway. The security guards advised a male had been shot. Officers arrived and located a 22-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began first aid until Killeen Fire Department EMS arrived and began life-saving measures. The victim succumbed to his injuries on scene and was pronounced deceased at 3:25 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their surveillance cameras for any individuals in the vicinity around the time of the shooting. A QR Code is provided to submit any evidence in this case or contact the police department at 254-501-8800.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department