Detectives Identify 33-Year-Old Victim
Killeen, TX (November 9, 2026): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 33-year-old Jonathan David Buckner.
The investigation revealed that victim was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend over a cellphone. During the dispute, the victim fled on foot with the cellphone, and a 19-year-old male suspect pursued him. The two became involved in a physical altercation in a nearby field, during which the suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene.
The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and on November 7, 2026, a complaint charging Jordan Johnson with Tampering with Evidence was returned. On November 8, 2026, Johnson was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, who set his bond at $30,000.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, continues to investigate this incident. No additional information is available at this time.
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Killeen, TX (November 6, 2026) – The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the death of a 33-year-old male.
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 6:06 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Love Road and Horne Drive in reference to a person with an unknown status.
Upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male deceased in a nearby field. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the male deceased at 6:16 a.m.
The preliminary investigation indicates the incident is domestic-related that occurred at a residence located in the 2400 block of Riley Drive. One individual has been detained in connection with the investigation.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 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
