Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (March 1, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, received a complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. William Kimbrell Ridgely was charged with the murder of Brandon James Petree. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman arraigned Ridgely and set his bond at $500,000. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, continues to investigate this case.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A 35-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive in reference to a shots-fired disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim, Brandon James Petree, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:41 p.m.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing arguing followed by multiple gunshots. One person has been detained in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information related to this murder is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case and there is no additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 21-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old male.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 12:11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Fort Hood Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition. The victim, Christopher Gharrynio Narcisse, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Rosanne Fisher at 1:24 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this murder to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for iOS or Android to submit an anonymous tip. All information is confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000 in cash.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. There is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Murder of a 35-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive in reference to a shots-fired disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim, Brandon James Petree, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:41 p.m.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing arguing followed by multiple gunshots. One person has been detained in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information related to this murder is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case and there is no additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify and Arrest Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (February 11, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of Brandon Richards.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, detectives presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. As a result, two criminal complaints were filed. Natalia Lamontiara Trader, 22, was charged with Murder and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.
Trader was arraigned by Bell County Magistrate Anthony Woolstrum, who set bond at $1,000,000 for the Murder charge and $50,000 for the Tampering charge. She is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this case. No additional information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATING THE MURDER OF A 22-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (February 10, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old male.
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Cunningham Road in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male on the front porch of an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim, Brandon Richards, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 8:26 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
Anyone with information related to this murder is urged to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 22-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 9, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old male.
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Cunningham Road in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male on the front porch of an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim, Brandon Richards, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 8:26 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
Anyone with information related to this murder is urged to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 35-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of James Marquis Simmons.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to Club Blu Print, located at 4505 E. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately airlifted to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Gregory Johnson at 5:01 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported hearing gunshots and then discovering the male in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. An unknown vehicle was observed leaving the scene.
Anyone with information related to this murder should contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Single-Vehicle Fatality on Roy Reynolds
Killeen, TX (January 28, 2026): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Roy Reynolds Drive.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 5:49 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of N. Roy Reynolds Drive in reference to a single-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle that had crashed into a utility pole.
The preliminary investigation indicates a silver Volvo SUV was traveling southbound in the 500 block of Roy Reynolds Drive when it accelerated suddenly and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a utility pole, severing a portion of the pole, then rolled over and came to rest.
The male driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 5:50 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered and will be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Traffic investigators expect a prolonged closure of Roy Reynolds Drive while the investigation and clean-up operations are completed.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality, and no further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Death Investigation on Rancier Avenue
Killeen, TX (January 26, 2026): Officers with the Killeen Police Department responded to the 200 block of W. Rancier Avenue at approximately 5:11 a.m. in reference to the unknown status of a person. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult female.
Preliminary investigation indicates a witness was walking in the area when they observed a body lying on the ground near a dumpster and called 9-1-1. Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the female deceased at 5:15 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
It is unknown whether the death may be weather-related, medically related, or a combination of both factors, pending the results of the autopsy.
With extremely cold temperatures continuing, we remind residents that resources are available to help prevent tragedies during severe weather. Community members in need of shelter are strongly encouraged to take advantage of available city resources.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are investigating this death and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Illinois Avenue
Killeen, TX (January 18, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old male.
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of a violent domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old male outside in the breezeway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The male was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 2:42 p.m.
The female victim, 45, was also transported to Seton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates witnesses heard a female screaming and observed a male pointing a firearm at her. A 66-year-old male who was walking in the area heard the disturbance and intervened. The 58-year-old male then pointed his gun at the female and the 66-year-old male, who then fired his own handgun, striking the 58-year-old.
The case will be reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. No arrests have been made at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatality Crash on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX (January 10, 2026): Killeen Police are actively investigating the death of a 34-year-old male from a vehicle collision.
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at approximately 8:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a major vehicle crash at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Central Texas Expressway.
The preliminary investigation shows that a white Ram 3500 truck and another pickup truck were traveling north on Stan Schlueter Loop near Central Texas Expressway. Witnesses said the two trucks appeared to race away from a traffic light.
As they went through the intersection, the Ram struck a black Jeep SUV that was traveling west on the expressway. The Ram then spun sideways and hit a blue Chevrolet pickup that was stopped at the light in the southbound left-turn lane. The Ram subsequently hit a red Honda sedan that was stopped in the southbound inside lane. The Ram then tipped onto its passenger side and came to rest against the driver’s side of the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet was pushed backward and hit a black Toyota sedan.
The Toyota and the Jeep also hit each other and both came to rest along the northbound curb-line of Stan Schlueter Loop.
Unfortunately, the driver of the Jeep succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas. His name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The male driver of the Ram was transported by ambulance and the female driver of the Chevrolet was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital. The other drivers reported no injuries.
The unknown pickup that was traveling along side the Ram continued northbound. That vehicle is described as a late model, possibly General Motors pick-up, black or dark in color.
The roadway was closed the majority of the day due to a large amount of oil and fuel spilled that required a clean up crew from the City of Killeen after the vehicles were removed from the scene.
If anyone has any information about this fatality, call the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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