The shooting victim from the Homicide in the 4400 block of Jeff Scott has been identified as 36 year old Joaunie Nacquist Peet, of Killeen.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be provided as it becomes available

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting or can identify the person responsible for this homicide 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 an anonymous tip on your mobile device.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police need to identify a person who was seen stealing a car on camera.

Officers were contacted by a male on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at approximately 8:30am, that his vehicle was missing from his driveway.  The victim advised he had cameras at his residence and after looking at the footage, he saw that a black male, possibly in his 20’s, with long hair and a goatee, wearing a white beanie cap and a long sleeve shirt.  The male entered the victim’s black 2013 Ford Edge SUV and drove away.

The vehicle was seen being driven on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, in the 3300 block of E. Rancier, but the driver was able to flee the area.  Officers located the vehicle unattended in the 2800 block of Tucker Drive a short time later.

Detectives are asking if anyone can identify this vehicle thief and if so they are asked 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 and give an anonymous tip with your mobile device.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Theft, you could be eligible to receive an reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department is asking for assistance identifying Burglary and Debit Card Abuse suspects.

On Thursday, September 22, 2016, the desk officer was contacted by the victim of a burglary telling them they awoke to find their vehicle had been burglarized and items were removed from the vehicle.  One of the items stolen was a debit card and when the victim called to cancel the card, they were told that this card had already been used in several places.

Detectives were able to obtain photos of the suspects using the debit card and the vehicle they were driving.  They are asking anyone who can identify the suspects in the attached photos 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 an anonymous tip on your mobile device.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspects responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate drive by shooting on Jeff Scott.

Officers responded to the 4400 block of Jeff Scott Drive at 11:23pm, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, after receiving several calls of shots fired in the area.  Upon the officer’s arrival they located a 36 year old male suffering from gunshot wounds at 4409 Jeff Scott Drive.

The preliminary investigation revealed that witnesses saw a dark colored vehicle drive by the area, when an unknown person began shooting from inside the vehicle, hitting the victim. The vehicle then fled south on Jeff Scott Drive.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the victim deceased at 12:23am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The name of the victim has been withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting or can identify the person responsible for this homicide 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 an anonymous tip on your mobile device.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Petco Foundation Invests In Lifesaving Work of Killeen Animal Services.

Killeen Animal Services announces it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support funding that will be utilized to aid the shelter’s ongoing spay and neuter program and the health and care of the animals in need that can be entered into the adoption program.

Killeen Animal Services is a nonprofit municipal organization serving the citizens of Killeen, Texas.  Killeen Animal Services provide a full range of services that begin with the initial capture or owner surrender of animals located within the corporate limits of the city.  Through various programs Animal Services strives to return lost pets to their original owner seek new owners for abandon or stray animals or coordinate with rescue organizations to manage the placement of as many future pets as possible to their new homes.

The Petco Foundation investment will provide a bridge to help new pets owners make responsible choices as they bring home their new family member.  New owners that reside in the Killeen City limits will be issued a voucher to cover the cost for spaying or neutering their new pet and the first rabies vaccination.  This program will help bring the shelter’s name in a positive venue.  Name recognition increases attention and draws more potential pet owners to the shelter.  The program aids the new owners fiscally while supporting the cities spay, neuter and rabies program in a more positive manner to promote adoptions.

The Petco Foundation’s support for our organization, with this grant will allow the animal shelter to provide Citizen’s of Killeen with a way to have their animals spayed or neutered and receive their rabies shot with minimal fiscal impact.

For more information about Killeen Animal Services or the Petco Foundation, visit, http://www.killeentexas.gov/index.php?section=35 or www.petcofoundation.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtag #PetcoFoundation.

The Killeen Animal Shelter was formed to meet the needs of the City of Killeen for both animal welfare and the public health. Since opening their doors, they have remained true to their mission in helping all animals in need, regardless of species or breed. At the shelter, they care for and find permanent, loving homes for dogs, cats and other companion animals through adoption and rescue. Their mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical needs, and comfort to all strays animals that were abandoned, neglected or injured and brought to us by the community.  Our ultimate goal is to restore lost animals to their owners or seek new homes for lost or stray animals.  We also seek to educate the public about the humane care of animals with a goal of reducing overpopulation.

 At the Petco Foundation, they believe that every animal deserves to live its best life.  Since 1999, they have invested more than $157 million in lifesaving animal welfare work to make that happen. With their more than 4,000 animal welfare partners, they inspire and empower communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives. Through their Think Adoption First program, they partner with Petco stores and animal welfare organizations across the country to increase pet adoptions. So far, they’ve helped more than 4.9 million pets find new loving families, and they’re just getting started. Visit petcofoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

For further information about the voucher program at the Killeen Animal Services contact shelter manager, Mr. Ed Tucker at 254-526-4455 or by email – etucker@killeentexas.gov.

Killeen Police are asking for your help identifying Debit Card Abuse suspect.

On September 9, 2016, the victim contacted the Killeen Police Department about someone using their debit card without their permission. The victim discovered the fraudulent charge for approximately $2,000 that was made to buy electronic equipment at the Best Buy located at 3209 E. Central Texas Expressway, on September 8, 2016.  The suspect then attempted to make other purchases online but the card was denied.  The victim advised their card was never out of their possession.

Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or knows anything about this Debit Card Abuse, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3app for IOS and Android, to give an anonymous tip.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On October 10, 2016 at about 9:19 PM, Officers responded to an aggravated robbery at the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 4701 Clear Creek.  Upon arrival, Officers met with the clerk who reported that a black male wearing a white ball cap, brown vest over a dark shirt entered the store and pointed a handgun, demanding money.  A second suspect, a white male wearing a black hooded sweat shirt and brown pants, waited at the door.  After removing the money from the register, both suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Later,  around 10:36 PM, Killeen Police Officers responded to reported aggravated robbery at the Star Mart located at 1704 Old FM 440.  Officers met with the clerk of Star Mart and learned that a white male entered the store wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and tan pants.  The suspect produced a handgun and pointed it at the clerk, demanding money.  A second suspect, a black male who had previously entered the store and made a purchase, stood at the door and waited for the first suspect.  Both suspects fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Killeen Police believe the robberies are related.  The white male is described as  18-22 years old, 5’ 07” to 5’ 10” tall, medium build.  The black male is described as 18-22 years old, 5’ 07” to 5’ 10” tall, thin build.  They are considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this robbery to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

On September 4, 2016, a suspect burglarized a vehicle in Killeen.  A debit card was stolen and was later used to purchase an iPad at the Harker Heights Walmart.  Detectives are trying to identify the suspect shown on security video.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male approximately 6 feet tall and 170 pounds.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this case to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the app P3 tips on IOS and Android phones.  All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

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

Killeen Police and U.S. Marshal’s Office arrest a man wanted for Murder.

On Thursday, October 06, 2016, the Killeen Police Department was contacted by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshal’s office, for assistance in apprehending a man who was wanted for Murder in Jefferson Parrish, Louisiana.   The Tactical Response Unit and the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force were able to make contact at 3901 Mustang Drive at 11:42am, and arrested 27 year old Rashaud Robinson, without incident, for warrants charging him with one count of 1^st Degree Murder and two counts of 1^st Degree Attempted Murder.  He was transported to the Bell County Jail to await his extradition.

Any information about these charges will need to be addressed by the Jefferson Parrish Police Department.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department