Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on John Porter Drive

UPDATE:

KILLEEN, Texas (August 15, 2026): Killeen Police charge 28-year-old-male with Murder.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit received a criminal complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office charging 28-year-old Deundra Deon Gaines II with the murder of Ronald D’Andre Horne.  Gaines was arraigned by Bell County Justice of the Peace Michael Tice, who set bond at $1,500,000. Gaines 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.

Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department

KILLEEN, Texas (August 15, 2026): Killeen Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday morning in the 2900 block of John Porter Drive.

At approximately 10:07 a.m., officers responded to the 2900 block of John Porter Drive in reference to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound.

Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced 30-year-old Ronald D’Andre Horne deceased at 10:34 a.m.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. One person has been detained in connection with the investigation.

This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the community at this time.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department