KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
UPDATE (December 23, 2022): One of the victims in this shooting succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Arreon Hughes, 18 years old, was pronounced deceased at 12:55 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed.
Hughes is the twenty-first murder victim for Killeen this year. Detectives continue to investigate this case. There is no further information to release at this time.
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Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating an Aggravated Assault in which two adult males were shot.
On December 21, 2022, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lisa Lane in reference to a 911 call for shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located a vehicle that had crashed into a fence, and the vehicle appeared to have been shot multiple times. The vehicle was occupied by three adult males, and two of the males had gunshot wounds.
Killeen FD EMS arrived on scene and provided medical assistance. One gunshot victim was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott and White hospital in Temple, TX, and is currently in stable condition. The second gunshot victim was transported by helicopter to Baylor Scott and White Hospital and is currently in critical condition. The suspect vehicle, a red in color SUV/cross-over type vehicle, was last seen fleeing westbound on Atkinson Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON STETSON AVENUE
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the murder of a 47-year-old female.
On December 22, 2022, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 700 block of Stetson Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim outside in an unfenced backyard of a residence. The victim had an apparent fatal gunshot wound. Kila Nanette Spencer, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 3:26 a.m. No arrests have been made at this time.
This is the twentieth murder victim for the City of Killeen this year.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this murder, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Detectives are actively investigating this case and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on Lisa Lane
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating an aggravated assault in which two adult males were shot.
On December 21, 2022, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lisa Lane in reference to a 911 call for shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located a vehicle that had crashed into a fence, and the vehicle appeared to have been shot multiple times. The vehicle was occupied by three adult males, and two of the males had gunshot wounds.
Killeen FD EMS arrived on scene and provided medical assistance. One gunshot victim was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott and White hospital in Temple, TX, and is currently in stable condition. The second gunshot victim was transported by helicopter to Baylor Scott and White hospital, and is currently in critical condition. The suspect vehicle, a red in color SUV/cross-over type vehicle, was last seen fleeing westbound on Atkinson Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Hit and Run Fatality of a 39-year-old Female
Killeen, TX (December 5, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating a Hit and Run of a 39-year-old female.
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, at approximately 9:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a automobile vs pedestrian crash at S. Ft. Hood Road Street and West Lane. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from serious injuries. Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
The victim, Latasha Suzanna Brenda Wright, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:43 p.m.
The suspect driver fled the scene in a light-colored pickup prior to the officers’ arrival. No arrests have been made at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Detectives are actively investigating this Hit and Run and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A 4-YEAR-OLD
Killeen, TX (October 21, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the death of a 4-year-old male.
On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to a call regarding a deceased 4-year-old male at McLane’s Children Hospital in Temple. Officers were notified that the 4-year-old male was transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS from the 4900 block of John David Dr. in Killeen with medical issues.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Keith Reed pronounced the child deceased at 2:15 p.m. and ordered an autopsy at Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. Due to the victim’s age, his name will not be released at this time.
Detectives are actively investigating this Death and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Drive-By BB Gun Shooting
On December 30, 2021 at approximately 1:33 p.m., a group of males in what appears to be a white Kia Soul, drove past the victim in the 400 block of Atlas Ave. firing several shots from a BB gun, striking and injuring the victim. The last four digits of the license plate are possibly 8148.
The actual suspect vehicle was captured on video. Video Stills are included below. Detectives are requesting assistance from the public identifying the suspect vehicle and suspects in this crime. We are also asking anyone else who may have been a victim of these suspects to contact the KPD Criminal Investigation Division at 254-501-8830.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on Fort Hood Street
Killeen, TX (January 14, 2022): Killeen Police are investigating a shooting incident.
On January 13th, 2022, at approximately 7:03 p.m., Officers responded to the area of Fort Hood St. and Rancier Ave. in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Officers located a 20-year-old male and an 18-year-old female who both sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital by helicopter. The female is in stable condition and the male is in critical condition.
Preliminary investigation indicated the two victims were traveling in a vehicle northbound in the 700 block of S. Fort Hood St. A black sedan pulled next to the victims and fired shots at the victim’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle turned east on Hallmark Ave. and the victim continued north.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.
There is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Looking for Vehicle and Person of Interest in Cardinal Ave. Murder
UPDATE: Killeen, TX (December 22, 2021): The Killeen Police Homicide Unit is looking for a vehicle seen on the night of the murder. The vehicle sought is described as a dark in color four-door sedan with obvious driver’s side damage. The vehicle was driven by a person described as a black male with a light complexion.
If located, please call Killeen PD at 254-501-8800 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477). Do not attempt to confront the occupants in the vehicle.
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Killeen, TX (December 21, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating overnight shooting death.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:57 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Cardinal Ave. in regard to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, Officers located a deceased 23-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the head. This is the 18th murder this year in Killeen.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:39 a.m. Judge Cook ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The victim in this case is identified as Amos Jeremiah Goff, 23.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating the death of Killeen man.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Officers responded to the 1700 block of Windward Drive in regard to a disturbance and an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, Officers located an unresponsive 44-year-old male in the residence. The subject was transported to Seaton Medical Center in Harker Heights where he succumbed.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the subject deceased at 9:53 p.m. Judge Cook also ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The decedent in this case is identified as Carl Fischer, 44. Preliminary investigation indicates that Fischer became unresponsive during a domestic disturbance with other members of the household. There is no apparent cause of death at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Murder on Cardinal Ave.
Killeen, TX (December 21, 2021): Killeen Police are investigating overnight shooting death.
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:57 a.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of Cardinal Ave. in regard to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, Officers located a deceased 23-year-old male with a single gunshot wound to the head. This is the 18th murder this year in Killeen.
Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased at 2:39 a.m. Judge Cook ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The victim in this case is identified as Amos Jeremiah Goff, 23.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
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