NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A 21-YEAR-OLD MALE ON 18th ST
Killeen, TX (April 30, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old male.
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 Block of 18th Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace James at 5:49PM.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
It was reported a gunshot was heard and the victim’s vehicle was then seen crashing into a fence. An unknown male was seen running in the area on foot.
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.
Killeen Police Investigate a Major Crash on Robinett Road
Killeen, TX (April 30, 2026): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a crash that left two drivers injured while another vehicle fled the scene.
On April 30, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of Robinett Road in reference to a crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a blue Chevrolet Camaro and a silver Ford SUV had collided near the intersection of Robinett Road and Woodrow Drive.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the Camaro and another light-colored vehicle were traveling southbound at a high rate of speed, with witnesses reporting the vehicles were racing. The driver of the Camaro lost control and struck the Ford, which was traveling northbound in the inside lane, before spinning and leaving the roadway and coming to rest in the backyard of a residence.
The 24-year-old male driver of the Camaro was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition. The 26-year-old male driver of the Ford SUV was transported to Baylor Scott & White in stable condition.
At this time, the Traffic Unit is seeking assistance in identifying the light-colored vehicle that witnesses reported was racing the Camaro. The vehicle fled the scene southbound on Robinett Road at a high rate of speed.
Anyone with information related to this crash is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
A portion of Robinett Road was closed for approximately four hours.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash. There is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old-Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (April 8, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, received a criminal complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office charging Mario Ryan Christian with the murder of James Marquis Simmons.
Christian was arraigned by Bell County Judge Anthony Woolstrum, who set bond at $1,000,000. He also received two additional $100,000 bonds for Terroristic Threat charges stemming from an unrelated incident. Christian is currently being held in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division’s Robbery-Homicide Unit continue to actively investigate this case.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATING THE MURDER OF A 35-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (February 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of James Marquis Simmons.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to Club Blu Print, located at 4505 E. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately airlifted to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Gregory Johnson at 5:01 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported hearing gunshots and then discovering the male in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. An unknown vehicle was observed leaving the scene.
Anyone with information related to this murder should 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. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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