Killeen Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Killeen, TX (August 2, 2026): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a fatal hit-and-run auto-pedestrian crash that occurred early Sunday morning in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 2410).
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 5:28 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, officers located a male pedestrian lying in the roadway.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking in the inside lane of FM 2410 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling northbound. The impact caused the pedestrian to come to rest in the inside lane, where he was subsequently struck by a silver Ford F-150. The driver of the Ford F-150 immediately stopped, remained at the scene, and cooperated with officers.
Killeen Fire Department personnel provided emergency medical treatment to the pedestrian; however, despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 5:35 a.m.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have determined that the driver of the vehicle that initially struck the pedestrian left the scene without stopping to render aid or report the crash.
Anyone with information regarding this fatal crash or the vehicle involved is urged to contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit at 254-501-8830. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to actively investigate this fatal crash. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Rosewood Drive
Killeen, TX (July 30, 2026): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one driver.
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, at approximately 3:01 a.m., the Killeen Police and Fire Departments responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 4100 block of Rosewood Drive. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a vehicle that had crashed into a wooded area east of the roadway and was engulfed in flames.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2015 Dodge Journey SUV was traveling southbound on Rosewood Drive at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control while negotiating a curve. The vehicle crossed the median and the northbound lanes before leaving the roadway and entering a wooded area, where it struck a tree and caught fire.
The vehicle was destroyed by the fire, trapping the driver inside. Investigators determined the driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 3:05 a.m. Judge Johnson ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
The Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 14 Under Investigation
Killeen, Texas (July 23, 2026) – On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at approximately 10:43 p.m., officers responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14.
Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive 25-year-old female in a westbound traffic lane.
Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was a passenger in an unidentified vehicle and either exited or was forced from the vehicle while it was traveling westbound at highway speed. Witnesses were unable to provide a description of the vehicle.
The victim came to rest in the outside westbound lane and was subsequently struck by an Audi sedan. The driver of the Audi immediately stopped and remained at the scene. Other motorists also stopped and assisted by preventing the victim from being struck by additional vehicles.
Investigators have identified a potential suspect who was driving the vehicle from which the victim exited or was forced.
Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 10:43 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit at 254-501-8830.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Release Identities in Fatal Stan Schlueter Loop Crash
UPDATE (June 2, 2026): The driver of the Toyota SUV has been identified as Andre Richmond. The female passenger in the Kia SUV has been identified as Rosa Hernandez.
The 77-year-old male driver of the Kia remains hospitalized and is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit’s investigation remains active and ongoing.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A FATAL CRASH ON STAN SCHLUETER LOOP
Killeen, TX (June 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning on Stan Schlueter Loop.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two SUVs had collided.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Toyota SUV was traveling westbound in the inside lane of Stan Schlueter Loop when it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a silver Kia SUV head-on. There are indications that the driver of the Toyota may have been impaired at the time of the crash.
The 41-year-old male driver of the Toyota was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 7:56 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered and will be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Kia was occupied by a 77-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger. Both were transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS. The driver was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and is currently listed in critical condition. The passenger succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center by Justice of the Peace Wilkey at 8:33 a.m. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the crash with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Division. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatal Crash on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX (June 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning on Stan Schlueter Loop.
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two SUVs had collided.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Toyota SUV was traveling westbound in the inside lane of Stan Schlueter Loop when it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a silver Kia SUV head-on. There are indications that the driver of the Toyota may have been impaired at the time of the crash.
The 41-year-old male driver of the Toyota was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 7:56 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered and will be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Kia was occupied by a 77-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger. Both were transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS. The driver was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and is currently listed in critical condition. The passenger succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center by Justice of the Peace Wilkey at 8:33 a.m. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the crash with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Division. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Homicide on Bluestem Lane
Killeen, TX (May 4, 2026): On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Bluestem Lane in reference to a welfare check. Upon the officer’s arrival, they discovered a deceased 74-year-old female and a 43-year-old male inside the residence.
The female and male were pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 3:57 p.m.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The preliminary investigation indicates this was a domestic-related incident and appears to be a murder-suicide.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case, and there is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old-Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (April 8, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, received a criminal complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office charging Mario Ryan Christian with the murder of James Marquis Simmons.
Christian was arraigned by Bell County Judge Anthony Woolstrum, who set bond at $1,000,000. He also received two additional $100,000 bonds for Terroristic Threat charges stemming from an unrelated incident. Christian is currently being held in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division’s Robbery-Homicide Unit continue to actively investigate this case.
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NEWS RELEASE: 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 Fatal Crash on SH 195
Killeen, TX (March 30, 2026): A 43-year-old male is deceased after being struck by a vehicle.
On March 30, 2026, at approximately 2:22 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on SH 195.
The preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian was walking southbound along the shoulder in the 18800 block of SH 195 when he was struck from behind by a gray 2022 Chevrolet pickup.
The pedestrian sustained multiple life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 3:00 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. An autopsy has been ordered.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The male driver of the pickup truck was not injured.
The roadway was closed for approximately two hours.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality, and there is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Murder Suspect Arrested in Ohio
Killeen, TX (March 12, 2026): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division have identified and arrested the suspect in the murder of Dirkshawn Bryan Jr.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the 2200 block of Wheeler Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Dirkshawn in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers began performing lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived, however, Dirkshawn succumbed to his injuries.
Through the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 20-year-old Tion Amahd Green. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint for Murder was returned. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for Green’s arrest.
On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force requested assistance from the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force in locating Green. He was located at a residence in the 1200 block of Lippert Road in Canton, Ohio, where he was taken into custody without incident. Green is currently awaiting extradition to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, continue to investigate this homicide. No additional information is available at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (September 24, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 22-year-old Dirkshawn Bryan JR.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, 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.
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Killeen, TX (September 22, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired in the 2200 block of Wheeler Avenue. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 22-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. Officers began to perform lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:48 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
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 actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on N. Gray Street
Killeen, TX (March 12, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in one deceased victim.
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, at approximately 9:12 a.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of N. Gray Street in reference to a 911 call reporting a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male outside of a residence. Killeen EMS responded to the scene and confirmed the male showed no signs of life.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim, 37-year-old Christopher Gillespey, deceased at 9:25 a.m. and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was inside his residence when he was shot and exited the home, where he collapsed outside.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their surveillance cameras for any individuals in the vicinity around the time of the shooting.
Anyone with information or video related to this incident is asked to submit evidence using the QR code provided or contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8800.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, continue to investigate this homicide. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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