Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Stan Schleuter Loop
June 2, 2017
On June 1, 2017 at about 2:58 p.m., a silver 2005 BMW was stopped facing north in the inside lane of Bunny Trail attempting to turn left to travel west on Stan Schlueter Loop. A Maroon 2006 GMC Envoy was stopped in the northbound middle lane, also turning left to go west on Stan Schlueter Loop. A Yellow 2006 Nissan Xterra SUV was traveling east in the outside lane of Stan Schlueter Loop. According to witnesses, the Nissan ran the solid red light as the BMW and GMC entered the intersection. The front of the Nissan struck the driver’s side door area of the BMW, causing it to spin and strike the driver side of the GMC SUV. The Nissan and BMW sustained major damage.
The driver of the BMW was initially transported to Seton Medical Center of Harker Heights by Killeen EMS. She was subsequently flown to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical staff at 5:22pm.
The deceased is identified as 23 year-old Maria Clarissa Aro Tabonares of Killeen.
The crash continues to be investigated by our Traffic Unit. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department responds to barricaded subjects
On May 1, 2017 at approximately 2:58 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Horizon Drive regarding a disturbance with a shot fired. Upon arrival, responding officers located a 71 year-old female with a gunshot wound to her foot. It was reported that there was a disturbance outside of the apartment building involving several subjects. A single shot was fired from a handgun and the round entered an adjacent apartment through the door, striking the victim in the foot.
Patrol officers attempted to make contact with the subjects, who had retreated to a nearby apartment prior to their arrival. The subjects barricaded themselves inside and the Tactical Response Unit was activated. Officers evacuated nearby apartments and advised other residents in the area to shelter in place.
Shortly before 6:00a.m., negotiators were able to make contact with the subjects inside and convince them to come outside. Four adults, three female and one male, as well as a five-month-old child came out of the apartment. One of the females was arrested for outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The other adults were questioned and released, but this case remains active.
The shooting victim was transported to Metroplex Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. Message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential; if your tip leads to the arrest of the person involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Vehicle Strikes Jasper Road Overpass
Press Release
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2017
Killeen Police Investigate Traffic Crash Involving Jasper Road Overpass.
At approximately 12:13 p.m. on April 28, 2017, Killeen Police responded to a traffic crash on westbound US Highway 190/Interstate 14 at the Jasper Road overpass. Officers determined that a construction excavator being hauled by a tractor trailer was traveling westbound on the highway and struck the underside of the Jasper Road overpass as it passed underneath. Several large pieces of concrete fell on the roadway below. A minivan that was also traveling westbound was damaged by the falling concrete, but there were no reported injuries.
The Jasper Road overpass and all westbound lanes of the highway were closed while the crash was investigated. The westbound frontage road and intersecting cross streets were very congested for several hours while the crash was investigated and the overpass was inspected by TxDOT. Several minor crashes related to the congestion were reported.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety inspected the tractor trailer and excavator. The driver of the vehicle was cited for multiple violations including an over-weight and over-height load.
As of 5:00 p.m., the Jasper Road overpass has opened to traffic. The highway below will remain closed until at least 6:30 p.m. while temporary repairs to the overpass are made.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
Press Release
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2017
The Killeen Police Department investigates an early morning shooting.
On April 28, 2017 at approximately 12:21 a.m., officers were dispatched to the College Park Apartments located at 1201 N. College St. in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, a gunshot victim was located outside of the complex. The 22 year-old male told officers he was shot by an unknown suspect.
Officers canvassed the area and located the crime scene in the 100 block of W. Dean. No suspects were located.
The victim was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital and is currently listed in fair condition. The KPD Criminal Investigation Division is investigating this incident.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. Message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential; if your tip leads to the arrest of the person involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Update: Killeen Police investigate deadly altercation at Shell station
October 12, 2016
Update: The gunshot victim has been identified as 38 year-old Jonathan Samuel Arthur. The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate this incident.
Killeen Police investigate deadly altercation at Shell station.
Officers responded to the report of shots fired in the parking lot of the Shell Gas Station located at 1600 N. Roy Reynolds Drive, on Friday, October 07, 2016, just after 9:00pm. Upon the officers arrival they located one male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were attempted but the male succumbed to his wounds. The 38 year old male was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 9:54pm, he also ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation revealed that there was an altercation between two males that involved weapons, shots were fired, one male was shot and the other male fled the area on foot in a northern direction. Officers continue to look for the male who fled.
The name of the deceased male has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give a tip anonymously. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
The Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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