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.