UPDATE NEWS RELEASE:  KILLEEN POLICE OFFICER IDENTIFIED IN APRIL 5^th OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Killeen, TX (April 20, 2022):  The Killeen Police Officer involved is identified as Officer Devin Hill, a 16-year veteran of the department.  Officer Hill has returned to duty with the department.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE AND TEXAS RANGERS ARE INVESTIGATING AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Killeen, TX (April 5, 2022): At approximately 4:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 3200 S. Fort Hood Street in reference to a 911 call about a disturbance.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told that an individual was causing a disturbance in the parking lot.  Officers made contact with the individual and an altercation ensued.  Officers attempted to subdue him with their Taser and were unsuccessful.  The altercation continued and the officer discharged his duty weapon, striking the individual.  The male was transported by paramedics to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he is currently in surgery. 

The Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and the Texas Rangers responded to the scene and an investigation is ongoing, being led by the Rangers.

As per protocol, the officer will be placed on administrative leave.

Any further requests for information surrounding this incident can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

UPDATE NEWS RELEASE:  KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY DECEDENT FOUND IN NOLAN CREEK

Killeen, TX (April 19, 2022):  The deceased individual has been identified as Isaiah Jose Lozada, 22-year-old male.  Autopsy results are still pending as to the cause of death.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CONDUCT A DEATH INVESTIGATION

Killeen, TX (April 15, 2022): At approximately 4:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Ave. K where it was reported a deceased person was found within Nolan Creek upon the bank. When officers arrived, they did locate a person deceased and detectives were called to the scene.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the person deceased at 4:55 p.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Detectives have recently arrived on scene and information is limited. Cause of death will be pending autopsy.

There is no further information.

Cdr. Ronnie Supak

Killeen Police Department

NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CONDUCT A DEATH INVESTIGATION

Killeen, TX (April 15, 2022): At approximately 4:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Ave. K where it was reported a deceased person was found within Nolan Creek upon the bank. When officers arrived, they did locate a person deceased and detectives were called to the scene.

Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the person deceased at 4:55 p.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Detectives have recently arrived on scene and information is limited. Cause of death will be pending autopsy.

There is no further information.

Cdr. Ronnie Supak

Killeen Police Department

NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CONDUCTS TRAFFIC SAFETY DETAIL   

Killeen, TX (April 8, 2022): Killeen Police conducted a traffic safety detail at four locations in Killeen that have had a high number of traffic complaints from citizens.  The intent of the detail was to increase public safety by bringing awareness to traffic law.

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Officers with the Traffic Unit and with the assistance of the Days A squad, conducted a traffic detail in the following locations throughout the day.

• 1700 S. WS Young Dr. (Manor MS school zone) morning and afternoon
• 3300 Clear Creek Rd. (Shoemaker HS school zone) morning
• 3400 block E. CTE westbound
• 3500 block E. CTE eastbound

During the detail, the following violations and arrest occurred in the officer’s presence at the listed locations.

• 3 Warnings
• 117 Speeding
• 10 No Insurance
• 1 License Invalid
• 2 No Driver’s License
• 2 No Seatbelt
• 1 Fail to Signal
• 3 Expired Registration
• 4 Tint Violation
• 1 arrest for outstanding warrants

Cdr. Ronnie Supak

Killeen Police Department

NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A CRASH FATALITY ON CLEAR CREEK ROAD

Killeen, TX (April 6, 2022): A 25-year-old male is deceased from an early morning crash.

On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at approximately 12:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 4900 South Clear Creek Rd. in reference to a major crash.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located two vehicles that were involved in the collision. 

The preliminary investigation showed a blue Suzuki motorcycle was traveling southbound in the inside lane. A black Jeep SUV was traveling southbound also in the inside lane in front of the Suzuki. The Suzuki failed to control speed striking the Jeep from behind.

The driver of the Suzuki, Yorluis Cruz, succumbed to his injuries on the scene and was pronounced deceased at 2:00 a.m., by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.

This investigation is ongoing by the department’s Traffic Unit and no other information will be released at this time.

Cdr. Ronnie Supak

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 23, 2020): On December 20, 2020, Killeen Police were dispatched to the 3200 block of Lake Road in reference to a single vehicle motorcycle crash.  It was determined that the motorcycle, with a single rider and operator, was westbound on Lake Road at a high rate of speed when the rider lost control and struck the curb on the north side of the road.  This collision separated the rider from the motorcycle, ejecting him.  The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The rider was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with severe injuries.  Then later transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital for further treatment. 

On December 22, 2020, Traffic Unit Investigators were notified that the rider, James Allen Davis Jr. 55, had succumb to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.  This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit.  

Commander Ronnie Supak

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 18, 2020): A 45-year old female victim is dead after being shot inside a residence in the 300 block of S. 10^th St. 

The Killeen Police Department was dispatched on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., to a residence in reference to a 911 call about a shooting victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female victim suffering from several gunshot wounds.   Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.   

The victim, Tonya Denise Dixon, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple.  He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas. 

Detectives are asking anyone who may information about this Murder, 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(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Commander Ronnie Supak

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 24, 2020):  The Killeen Police Department was called on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m., to a residence in the 4900 block of Onion Road, in reference to a shooting victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male victim in the area suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition. 

Through the investigation, Violent Crimes Unit detectives found that a domestic disturbance occurred between husband, wife and son at their residence.  The son was taken into custody, on scene, for the shooting of his father.        

The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office on Sunday, November 22, 2020 and a complaint was returned charging 21-year old Mohammed Ali Qurashi with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  He was later arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke on Monday, November 23, 2020, and his bond was set at $100,000.  

Today, November 24, 2020, detectives were advised that the victim, 57-year old Qutub Uddin Qurashi, succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott and White Hospital and was pronounced deceased at 2:23 p.m. by Justice of the Peace GW Ivey.

Mohammed Ali Qurashi was transferred to and remains in custody at the Bell County Jail.  Detectives continue their investigation into this offense.

NEWS RELEASE UPDATE: VICTIMS IDENTIFIED IN TRIPLE HOMICIDE

Killeen, TX (October 26, 2020) 1:05 p.m.: The victims have been identified as Rodell Emmanuel Wallace, 29, Robin Renee Moses, 30 and Malcolm Jamal Laborn, 26.  Detectives with the Homicide Unit continue their investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact the Bell County 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(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

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NEWS RELEASE:

Killeen, TX (October 24, 2020): KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A TRIPLE HOMICIDE

On Saturday, October 24, 2020, at approximately 12:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Blair Street in reference to a cardiac call.  Upon the officers’ arrival they were told by a witness that they were at the residence to check on the welfare of one of the residents.  That is when the witness looked through a window of the residence and noticed a person laying on the floor.  Officers entered the residence and checked the perimeter of the home.  They located two males and one female deceased from what appears to be gunshot wounds.  Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin arrived on scene and pronounced the victims deceased. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.     

The names of the victim have been withheld pending next of kin.

The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact the Bell County 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(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (September 25, 2020): A 18-year old male victim is dead after being shot inside a residence in the 2500 block of Camp Cooper Drive. 

The Killeen Police Department was dispatched on Friday, September 25, 2020, at approximately 1:40 a.m., to a residence in reference to a 911 call about a shooting victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.   Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.   

The victim, Damien Xavier Rocha-Torres, 18, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:12 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at the scene.  He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas. 

Through the investigation detectives were told that the victim was inside a room of the residence with known acquaintances when family members heard a loud noise.  When they checked on the victim, he was suffering from a gunshot wound and the subjects had fled through the window.    

Detectives are asking anyone who may information about this Murder, 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(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department