Killeen Joins in National Night Out 2024
Killeen, TX (August 26, 2024): Killeen Police Department joins cities nationwide for ‘America’s night out against crime.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, residents in neighborhoods throughout Killeen and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods are encouraged to host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth activities. Call or email to register your neighborhood so they will get a visit from the police department, 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 1st, we invite citizens of Killeen and neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to give crime and drugs a going away party,” stated Chief Pedro Lopez.
If you would like to register your neighborhood or find out more information, please contact Erica Aurelio (254) 501-8805 or by email at eaurelio@killeentexas.gov.
Deadline to register is Friday, September 13, 2024.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Fourteenth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 25, 2024): On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Drive in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed them of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Drive.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James 5:04 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
There is no threat to the community related to this incident.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit are asking anyone with videos or security footage of this area to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at (254) 501-8830.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating an Early Morning Crash
Killeen, TX (August 18, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian.
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of S Fort Hood Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officers arrival, they located a male in roadway with severe injuries. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing S Fort Hood Road west to east. When a black Chevrolet SUV, traveling north on S Fort Hood Road, entered the left turn lane in preparation to turn onto W Elms Road and struck the pedestrian, who may have paused while crossing.
The pedestrian was not crossing at the lighted intersection at W Elms Road and was in a poorly lit area, wearing dark-colored clothing.
No injuries were reported by the driver and two passengers of the SUV.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Two Murder Victims on Adams Avenue
Killeen, TX (August 14, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the two male victims as Jesse Miles (51) and Anthony McKoy (35).
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE TENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of two males.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 51-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 12:29 a.m. on August 1, 2024.
During the preliminary investigation two additional victims, a 35-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, arrived by a private vehicle at an emergency medical facility in Killeen suffering from gunshot wounds. The 35-year-old was subsequently transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 1:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The female victim was subsequently transported to Advent Health Central Texas with non-life-threatening injuries.
The names of the two male victims have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Eleventh Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 5, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of one male.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Gemini Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 19-year-old male victim, subsequently identified as Keman S. Greenidge, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, and Greenidge was air lifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed at 10:28 p.m.
Detectives have identified a person of interest, who is an associate of the victim.
There is no current threat to the community.
If anyone has information about this Murder, 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Tenth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of two males.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 51-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 12:29 a.m. on August 1, 2024.
During the preliminary investigation two additional victims, a 35-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, arrived by a private vehicle at an emergency medical facility in Killeen suffering from gunshot wounds. The 35-year-old was subsequently transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 1:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The female victim was subsequently transported to Advent Health Central Texas with non-life-threatening injuries.
The names of the two male victims have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating the Ninth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 23, 2024): On July 22, 2024, at 8:39 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Karen Drive, in reference to a domestic disturbance involving an armed subject. Officers made entry to the residence and located one male and one female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced 28-year-old Tanesha Sedwich deceased at 8:46 p.m. and 29-year-old Walter Sedwich at 8:48 p.m. He ordered autopsy’s to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
Detectives are actively investigating this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Eighth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 19, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 21-year-old Willie Bibbins IV.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE
Killeen, TX (July 18, 2024) Officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of N W.S. Young Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon their arrival they located an unconscious male suffering from a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 6:30 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating a Homicide
Killeen, TX (July 18, 2024): On Thursday, July 18, 2024, officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of N W.S. Young Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon their arrival they located an unconscious male suffering from a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 6:30 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact 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, 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Recommends Online System to Help Citizens Keep Track of Valuables
Killeen, TX (July 18, 2024): ReportIt helps Killeen citizens safely and securely store important information that is useful in recovering property in the event of a loss or theft.
The Killeen Police Department has used Leads Online for many years and encourages all residents to use a free online system that will help keep track of valuable — and invaluable — personal property. ReportIt is a free, secure online service allowing citizens to record serial numbers and upload images for phones, electronics, and other valuables. Should those items ever be stolen, detectives say having the information will go a long way in accurately and quickly identifying your property. Citizens can access the site at reportit.leadsonline.com.
The ReportIt service is a part of Leads Online system that works with police across the country to track and recover stolen property. The Killeen Police Department uses Leads Online to help track and recover stolen property —- everything from jewelry to sporting equipment to electronics, computers, cameras, and other items such as designer clothing, collectibles, and other items with invaluable personal worth. The system allows detectives to search for the items using a variety of parameters, including item descriptions and serial numbers. When an item is sold to a pawn or secondhand shop, the product information is entered in the Leads Online database and is immediately viewable by participating law enforcement agencies across the country.
Citizens can store an unlimited number of serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so items may be more easily identified in the event of theft. This record may also come in handy when filing claims with insurance providers in the event of loss.
Citizens wanting to participate in ReportIt can register for the free service at https://reportit.leadsonline.com/ and begin building their personal property inventory list.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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