October 2, 2017 – UPDATE

The shooting victim from the Homicide in the 700 block of Reese Creek Road has been identified as 39 year-old Stephen M. Rowe of California.

Detectives continue to investigate this Homicide and information will be released as it becomes available.
On September 28, 2017, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Killeen Police responded to the 700 block of Reese Creek Road, near the Maxdale Road intersection, in reference to a man down call.  Upon arrival, officers met with a U.S. Postal Carrier who was delivering mail in the area.  The mail carrier reported that he was traveling westbound on Reese Creek Rd and observed the person lying in the roadway.  The male subject was deceased and had an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim is a black male, approximately 30 years old, and has not been positively identified.

The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown.  An autopsy was ordered.  Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this case 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.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police responded to IH-14, at 6:39 a.m., on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male lying in the roadway.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking northbound across IH-14, when a black Dodge Journey traveling eastbound in the center lane, saw the pedestrian in the roadway and suddenly braked.  A white Jeep Patriot traveling behind the Dodge Journey took evasive action and veered towards the inside lane to avoid a collision with the Dodge, collided with the pedestrian as he was walking across the lane.

The pedestrian was transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced 21 year-old Tariq Allen deceased at 7:19 a.m.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit would like to remind citizens that it is a violation of the law to cross a controlled access highway and they need to use the walkover bridge for pedestrian traffic.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

September 20, 2017 – UPDATE

The name of the victim has been identified as 27 year-old Pierre Andre Keupp of Killeen.  

An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. 

Killeen Police Investigate an early morning Homicide.

Officers were dispatched to the area of Tarrant County and Montague County Drive on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at approximately 3:29 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about shots fired.  Upon the officers’ arrival in the area, they were notified by a witness that a male, in the 2800 block of Montague County Drive, was suffering from gunshot wound.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 27 year-old black male victim deceased at 4:38 a.m.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Homicide, 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Homicide, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched to the area of Tarrant County and Montague County Drive on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at approximately 3:29 a.m. after receiving a 911 call about shots fired.  Upon the officers’ arrival in the area, they were notified by a witness that a male, in the 2800 block of Montague County Drive, was suffering from gunshot wound.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 27 year-old black male victim deceased at 4:38 a.m.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Homicide, 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Homicide, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

September 19, 2017 – UPDATE

The male suspect in these photos has been identified by detectives.

Thank you to everyone who assisted the department with their information.

The Killeen Police Department is asking if anyone can identify this suspect.

Killeen Police were dispatched to the Star Mart Convenience Store located at 4002 Watercrest Road on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at approximately 11:53 a.m., after receiving a 911 call in reference to a stolen vehicle.  The victim told officers that he went into the store and upon exiting he noticed his car, a white Nissan Altima was stolen.  The vehicle was recovered unoccupied later that afternoon by patrol officers.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Special Investigations Division, Burglary Unit, obtained surveillance video and are looking for the suspect in this photo.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate a late night crash on Interstate Highway 14.

Officers responded to IH-14 at 9:14 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2017 after receiving a 911 call telling them of a rollover crash.  Upon the officers’ arrival they located a red Nissan Pathfinder on its left side.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on IH-14 at a high rate of speed, struck a silver Hyundai sedan and the driver lost control of the vehicle.   As he lost control, he struck the concrete center divider, causing the SUV to rollover and land on its left side. The driver was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights and subsequently airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in critical condition. The driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.  The occupants of the Hyundai reported no injuries.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police were dispatched to the Star Mart Convenience Store located at 4002 Watercrest Road on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at approximately 11:53 a.m., after receiving a 911 call in reference to a stolen vehicle.  The victim told officers that he went into the store and upon exiting he noticed his car, a white Nissan Altima was stolen.  The vehicle was recovered unoccupied later that afternoon by patrol officers.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Special Investigations Division, Burglary Unit, obtained surveillance video and are looking for the suspect in this photo.

Detectives are asking if you can identify this suspect or has information 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Cantabrian Drive on Monday, September 11, 2017, at approximately 10:43 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about shots fired.  Upon the officers’ arrival they located a black male lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound.  Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown pronounced the victim, 20 year-old Taron Marquise Tillman-Ratliff of Killeen, deceased at 11:59 p.m. and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Homicide, 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Homicide, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Officers responded to the 3700 block of Charolais Drive in reference to a Criminal Mischief on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at 8:47 p.m.  Upon the officer’s arrival, the victim told him the windows to their apartment had been shot out.  While on scene, the officer heard a shot fired from what he believed to be a high-powered pellet rifle and the sound of the projectile impacting nearby.  The officer immediately grabbed the victim and moved them inside the residence for safety.  The officer immediately radioed for assistance and then heard a second shot fired towards him.  He maintained a position of cover and directed other officers to the suspect, who had been firing from an open window of a nearby residence. The 16 year-old juvenile suspect was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.  There were no reported injuries reported as a result of this incident.  

The name of the suspect will not be released since he is a juvenile.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Detectives were able to determine the identity of the robbery suspect in this case.  The case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was issued charging 22 year-old Austin Lamar Shelfer with Robbery and Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown issued a warrant for his arrest.  On Friday, September 01, 2017, Officers subsequently located and arrested Shelfer without incident.  He was transported and booked into the Killeen City Jail.

Killeen Police investigate afternoon bank robbery on Sunny Lane.

Officers responded to 2208 Sunny Lane, at 3:12 p.m., after receiving a 911 call letting them know the Texell Credit Union had just been robbed.  Officers were advised a male entered the bank and demanded money.  The suspect fled eastbound on foot from the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect is described as a white male with a stocky build, approximately 5’5” tall with blonde hair, blue eyes and a full beard.  He was last seen wearing a ball cap, a dark hoodie and jeans.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this Bank Robbery or can identify the suspect, 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 responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department