Killeen, TX (January 5, 2022) Four males are currently in custody pending charges.

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 2:25 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1500 block of S. Fort Hood Street on a white Chevy pickup, occupied by four males, for a traffic violation.

The preliminary investigation revealed that while officers were conducting their investigation, an armed subject exited the vehicle and fled on foot. One of the officers observed the handgun in the suspect’s hand, he drew his duty weapon and a foot pursuit ensued. The officer repeatedly gave several commands to the suspect to stop and drop the gun. The suspect approached a fence and during the course of jumping it, he kicked the officer’s hand, causing his duty weapon to discharge. The suspect was located and arrested near West Lane and Jennifer Drive. He was transported to the Killeen City Jail. No injuries were reported. The other three males were also placed into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.

While officers and detectives conducted a search of the vehicle, they located two handguns and illegal narcotics.

This incident is currently under Administrative Review by the Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (January 1, 2022): The Killeen Police Department would like to clarify on a news article posted by the Killeen Daily Herald on Friday, December 31, 2021, about a committee wanting to decriminalize marijuana in the City of Killeen.

The news article stated that Ms. Shirley Fleming, one of the committee organizers, invited Police Chief Charles Kimble to attend this meeting, however, it did not state that Chief Kimble declined the invitation. In fact, he declined the invitation on several occasions. No member of the Killeen Police Department will be in attendance.

We want the community to know that department does not support to decriminalize marijuana and we will continue to follow the statute, Texas Health and Safety Code 481.121 – Possession of Marijuana, which is the Texas State Law.

Ofelia Miramontez Public Affairs Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 31, 2021): Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit arrest suspects in the shooting on Jasper.

On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at approximately 9:55 a.m., officers with the Killeen Police Department responded to the 900 block of W. Jasper Road in reference to a male who had been shot after several 911 calls were placed. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a 16-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Baylor Scott & White with non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was conducting a business transaction arranged online and was meeting the suspect in the side parking lot of a business on W. Jasper in his vehicle. When the suspect attempted to steal the items, he pulled out a handgun and discharged it at the vehicle; causing the victim to receive a gunshot wound to his face. The suspect, along with two other males who were with the shooter, fled on foot. A search in the area for the suspects was conducted when the Killeen Police Department’s K9 Unit tracked the suspects to a nearby house. Two individuals were located and arrested. They were transported to the Killeen City Jail.

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging, 19-year-old Eric Lavaughn Bonner Jr. with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The second suspect was released pending investigation.

The victim has since been released from the hospital.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Bell County Constables Office for their assistance with this investigation. Also, the Killeen Police Department would like to remind everyone about our Safe Exchange Zone located at the Killeen Police Department Lobby at 3304 Community Blvd, Killeen TX. The lobby has a police officer assigned 24 hours a day and is a safe place to conduct your online business transactions.

The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or any information about this Aggravated Assault, to contact the Bell County 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.

Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 10, 2021) Killeen Police are investigating a felony domestic incident.

On Friday, December 10, 2021, officers were dispatched to the Day N Night Inn located at 6200 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. in reference to a distressed female. Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told that the female was involved in a violent domestic and the suspect was possibly armed.

Through the investigation, it was revealed that the victim had been violently assaulted by the suspect at the hotel, when she was able to get away and call 911. Due to the nature of the call upgrading to a felony domestic, the Tactical Response Unit was deployed. After several failed attempts were made for the suspect to come out, officers deployed gas into the room. The suspect exited the room, remained non-compliant and attempted to walk back into the room. At that point officers used less-than lethal force and took him into custody.

Detectives with the Special Victims Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department will be conducting a special traffic detail on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 am. on Friday, December 3, 2021, on E. Veterans Memorial Blvd (BUS 190) between 38th St and Twin Creek Dr and E Rancier Ave (FM 439 between 38th St and Twin Creek Drive. This will include the side streets in and around those two main roadways. This detail is intended to educate the public (both pedestrians and vehicle operators) on the dangers of incorrectly walking on roadways as well as yielding to pedestrians for motor vehicles and enforcing Texas Traffic Code section 552.005 (Crossing at a Point other than Crosswalk). A secondary objective will be speeding enforcement in this area as higher speeds from vehicles compound the potential for more serious crashes with pedestrians.

The department has investigated seven (7) pedestrian related fatality crashes in 2021. In addition, there have been forty-four (44) other pedestrian related crashes this year with varying levels of injury. In all seven fatality crashes, the pedestrian has been the primary contributing factor (Fail to Yield Right of Way-Pedestrian).

The Killeen Police Department is committed to the safety of the community and wants everyone to be safe while out on the roadways of Killeen.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 24, 2021): The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Dominic Nicholson.

Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.

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Killeen, TX (November 15, 2021): Killeen Police are actively investigating the seventeenth Murder in the City of Killeen.

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 1:41 p.m., Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a male with an apparent stab wound in the 600 block of W. Hallmark Avenue. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were in the parking lot of the apartment complex, when the suspect fired a gunshot at the victim. The victim was able to get away and seek help.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 4:03 p.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the police department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).

We want to let the community know that this was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the general public.

Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 15, 2021): Killeen Police are actively investigating the seventeenth Murder in the City of Killeen.

On Monday, November 15, 2021, at approximately 1:41 p.m., Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a male with an apparent stab wound in the 600 block of W. Hallmark Avenue. Upon the officers arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were in the parking lot of the apartment complex, when the suspect fired a gunshot at the victim. The victim was able to get away and seek help.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 4:03 p.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the police department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS(8477).

We want to let the community know that this was an isolated incident and there is no continued threat to the general public.

Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 10, 2021): The victim has been identified as James Matthew Moten.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the victim and the suspect, his son, were involved in a domestic disturbance when the suspect produced a knife and assaulted his father. When the officers arrived and entered the residence, they located the victim deceased and the suspect suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The suspect, Javeon Rondre Moten, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 9:46 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

This is the sixteenth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2021.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A DEATH INVESTIGATION ON SLADECEK

Killeen, TX (November 9, 2021) Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old male.

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Sladecek Drive in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located one male suffering from a stab wound and was pronounced deceased at 2:53 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at the scene. A second male, 18-year-old, was located suffering from a gunshot wound and he was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 9, 2021) Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old male.

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Sladecek Drive in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located one male suffering from a stab wound and was pronounced deceased at 2:53 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at the scene. A second male, 18-year-old, was located suffering from a gunshot wound and he was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.

This is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department