Killeen Police Investigate the Murder of a 35-Year-Old Male

Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male.

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive in reference to a shots-fired disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The victim, Brandon James Petree, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:41 p.m.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing arguing followed by multiple gunshots. One person has been detained in connection with this incident.

Anyone with information related to this murder is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.

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

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department