Killeen Police Conduct a Death Investigation on Rancier Avenue

Killeen, TX (January 26, 2026): Officers with the Killeen Police Department responded to the 200 block of W. Rancier Avenue at approximately 5:11 a.m. in reference to the unknown status of a person. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult female.

Preliminary investigation indicates a witness was walking in the area when they observed a body lying on the ground near a dumpster and called 9-1-1. Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the female deceased at 5:15 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.

It is unknown whether the death may be weather-related, medically related, or a combination of both factors, pending the results of the autopsy.

With extremely cold temperatures continuing, we remind residents that resources are available to help prevent tragedies during severe weather. Community members in need of shelter are strongly encouraged to take advantage of available city resources.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating this death and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department