Killeen Police Charge 39-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (October 27, 2025) UPDATE: This case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and on October 26, 2025, a complaint was returned charging Bruce Lee Roland III with Murder. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey and set his bond at $1,000,000. Roland is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. There is no further information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON ELYSE DRIVE
Killeen, TX (October 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 58-year-old male following a shooting incident.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Elyse Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 5:40 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a domestic dispute inside the home when the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim. The suspect remained on scene. He was taken into custody by officers and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on Williamette Lane
Killeen, TX (October 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in two deceased victims.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 2:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Williamette Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 44-year-old female and a 43-year-old male deceased inside the residence.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the female deceased at 3:02 p.m. and the male at 3:04 p.m.
The preliminary investigation indicates this was a domestic-related incident and appears to be a murder-suicide.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Elyse Drive
Killeen, TX (October 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 58-year-old male following a shooting incident.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Elyse Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 5:40 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a domestic dispute inside the home when the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim. The suspect remained on scene. He was taken into custody by officers and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Hit-and-Run Crash Involving a Bicyclist
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Rev. R.A. Abercrombie Drive in reference to a report of a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle.
Upon arrival, officers located a male lying in the roadway with multiple injuries. The 58-year-old victim was transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the bicyclist was traveling eastbound in the 2900 block of East Veterans Memorial Boulevard when he was struck by a newer model red Nissan sedan. The driver failed to stop and render aid and fled the scene. Witnesses reported that a large white pickup truck, possibly a Ram dually, traveling eastbound, also struck the victim and continued without stopping.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3Tips App for iOS or Android devices. All information is confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Joins in National Night Out 2025
Killeen, TX (October 2, 2025): The Killeen Police Department will join cities nationwide in celebrating America’s Night Out Against Crime.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are invited to join thousands of communities across the country for the National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts;
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
- Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
This year, we are excited to announce that Killeen will host 25 neighborhood block parties across the city—showcasing the strong partnerships between our residents and first responders. See the attached list and map below for all participating locations.
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 7, residents in Killeen—and across the nation—are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors and police.
Neighborhoods are encouraged to host activities such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth programs. Neighborhoods that register may receive visits from the Killeen Police Department, Killeen Fire Department, and McGruff the Crime Dog.
“The National Night Out program is an outstanding campaign to help build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships. On October 7th, we invite citizens of Killeen to join forces with us—and with neighborhoods nationwide—to give crime and drugs a going-away party,” said Chief Pedro Lopez.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Officer Identified in Assault Case
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Officer, Isaiah Guerrero, was arraigned on July 29, 2025, by Justice of the Peace Susan Criss and set his bond at $10,000. Guerrero has been with the Department since January of 2022 and is assigned to the Patrol Division.
No other information will be released at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH BODILY INJURY
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025): The Killeen Police Department received notification that a Killeen Police Officer turned himself in to the Bell County Jail on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for an outstanding warrant for Assault with Bodily Injury – Family Member. The arrest was a result of an off-duty incident investigated by the Temple Police Department.
The Killeen Police Department has opened an Internal Affairs investigation, and the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome. As a Civil Service agency, the Department is required to follow the local Civil Service Rules, which outline due process procedures for handling misconduct allegations, including those related to an employee’s pay status during the investigation.
No other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Officer Arrested for Assault with Bodily Injury
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2025): The Killeen Police Department received notification that a Killeen Police Officer turned himself in to the Bell County Jail on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for an outstanding warrant for Assault with Bodily Injury – Family Member. The arrest was a result of an off-duty incident investigated by the Temple Police Department.
The Killeen Police Department has opened an Internal Affairs investigation, and the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome. As a Civil Service agency, the Department is required to follow the local Civil Service Rules, which outline due process procedures for handling misconduct allegations, including those related to an employee’s pay status during the investigation.
No other information will be released at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Clear Creek Road
Killeen, TX (July 22, 2025): At approximately 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Clear Creek Road in reference to a major crash. Upon arrival, officers located a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle operator sustained critical injuries and was transported by Killeen Fire Department EMS to Advent Health.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep SUV was traveling southbound on Clear Creek Road and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, when it was struck by a white Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist was ejected and thrown a significant distance.
Multiple witnesses reported that just prior to the crash, the motorcycle was traveling at a very high rate of speed, weaving through traffic and cutting between other northbound vehicles.
The motorcycle operator, identified as 23-year-old Colton Griffin, was pronounced deceased at 3:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, who has ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The three occupants in the Jeep reported minor injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Conducting a Death Investigation on Eighth Street
Killeen, TX (July 16, 2025): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit are actively investigating the death of a male.
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at approximately 9:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of N. 8th Street in reference to an unconscious person. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased male inside a dumpster. The male did not have any visible signs of trauma. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
At this time, there is no known threat to the public, and the community is not believed to be in any immediate danger.
Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to check their surveillance footage for any people or vehicles in the area over the past two days. If you have video or information that could assist the investigation, please use the QR code provided or contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8800.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Man Arraigned on Animal Cruelty Charge
Killeen, TX (July 7, 2025): On Monday, July 7, 2025, the case involving 45-year-old Jeffrey Yuzon Ignacio, the suspect in the case involving the injured rescued dog known as“Dubz”, now Cyrus, was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. A felony complaint was filed charging Ignacio with Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals. He was arraigned by Judge Cliff Coleman, who set bond at $100,000 for the charge.
Ignacio was also arraigned on the following outstanding charges:
• Evading Arrest – Bond set at $5,000
• Harassment (Repeated Telephone/Electronic Communication) – Bond set at $5,000
• Driving While License Invalid – Bond set at $3,000
Ignacio is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department would like to recognize Killeen Animal Services, our Patrol Division, and our Special Investigations Division for their tireless efforts in this case, and thank the community for its continued concern, support, and assistance throughout the investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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