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 Charge Second Suspect in Fatal Monte Carlo Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 15, 2026): UPDATE – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a second suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright.
Following the investigation, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and two criminal complaints were issued against Casual Savion Winston, 18. Winston has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Murder. Bell County Associate District Judge Susan Criss issued an arrest warrant for him.
On January 14, 2026, Winston turned himself in to the Killeen Police Department and was booked into the Killeen City Jail.
On January 15, 2026, Winston was arraigned by Judge Criss and received a total bond of $1.2 million. He is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing, and there is no further information available at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CHARGE 18-YEAR-OLD FEMALE IN FATAL MONTE CARLO SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (January 2, 2026): Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of 26-year-old Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright.
Following the investigation, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and two criminal complaints were issued against Jada Raquelle Levy, 18. Levy has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Murder. Bell County Associate District Judge Susan Criss issued an arrest warrant for her.
On December 31, 2025, Levy was located and arrested by the Killeen Police Department. She was arraigned by Judge Criss and received a total bond of $300,000. She is currently being held in the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing, and there is no further information available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON MONTE CARLO LANE
Killeen, TX (November 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 22-year-old female following a shooting incident.
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Monte Carlo Lane in reference to two shooting victims suffering with gunshot wounds. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a conscious male inside the residence. Killeen Fire EMS arrived and provided life-saving measures to both victims.
The 26-year-old male victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple with non-life-threatening injuries. He has been treated and released.
The female victim, Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright was pronounced deceased at 2:47 a.m. by Justice of the Nicola James at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were inside their residence when an unknown person fired a weapon from outside toward the residence.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 29-Year-Old Man with Murder
Killeen, TX (January 8, 2026) — UPDATE: Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of Anthony Glenn Powell.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a gunshot victim in the 800 block of W. Avenue D. Upon arrival, officers located Powell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint was issued charging Ryon Marcus Lucius with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for his arrest. Lucius is currently incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on unrelated charges.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder, and no further information is available at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY THE MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (October 29, 2024): Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the victim as 37-year-old Anthony Glenn Powell.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder, and no further information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE EIGHTEENTH MURDER OF 2024
Killeen, TX (October 17, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a gunshot victim in the 800 block of W. Avenue D. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 37-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition.
The victim unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Larry Wilkey at 6:34 a.m. on October 17, 2024. He 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 Charge 18-Year-Old in Fatal Monte Carlo Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 2, 2026): UPDATE – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright.
Following the investigation, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and two criminal complaints were issued against Jada Raquelle Levy, 18. Levy has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Murder. Bell County Associate District Judge Susan Criss issued an arrest warrant for her.
On December 31, 2025, Levy was located and arrested by the Killeen Police Department. She was arraigned by Judge Criss and received a total bond of $300,000. She is currently being held in the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing, and there is no further information available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON MONTE CARLO LANE
Killeen, TX (November 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 22-year-old female following a shooting incident.
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Monte Carlo Lane in reference to two shooting victims suffering with gunshot wounds. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a conscious male inside the residence. Killeen Fire EMS arrived and provided life-saving measures to both victims.
The 26-year-old male victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple with non-life-threatening injuries. He has been treated and released.
The female victim, Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright was pronounced deceased at 2:47 a.m. by Justice of the Nicola James at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were inside their residence when an unknown person fired a weapon from outside toward the residence.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (November 8, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has charged William Arturo Scott in connection with the murder of Vincent Abenoyap Mbo that occurred on Blake Street on November 2, 2025.
Scott was arraigned this morning by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman, who set bond at $2,000,000. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains active, and no further information will be released at this time.
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Killeen Police Identify Deceased Victim
Killeen, TX (November 3, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has identified the 25-year-old victim as Vincent Abenoyap Mbo, of Killeen.
The suspect remains in stable condition.
This investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (November 2, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 6300 block of Blake Street.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Blake Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers observed a male running out of a residence who advised them that another person inside had been shot. While officers were conducting their investigation, shots were fired toward them from inside the residence.
The Killeen Police Tactical Response Unit was deployed and arrived on scene. SWAT officers breached the door and discovered a 25-year-old male victim lying near the entrance, suffering from gunshot wounds. As officers attempted to remove the victim to render aid, the suspect, a 36-year-old male, continued to fire at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in stable condition.
Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The officer involved, a four-year veteran of the department, has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is conducting the investigation into this incident. The department’s Internal Affairs Unit will handle the administrative review. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office is also assisting.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 39-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (October 27, 2025) UPDATE: This case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and on October 26, 2025, a complaint was returned charging Bruce Lee Roland III with Murder. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey and set his bond at $1,000,000. Roland is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. There is no further information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON ELYSE DRIVE
Killeen, TX (October 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 58-year-old male following a shooting incident.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Elyse Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 5:40 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a domestic dispute inside the home when the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim. The suspect remained on scene. He was taken into custody by officers and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON LAURA DRIVE
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON LAURA DRIVE
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Killeen, TX (September 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department identified a suspect in this case as Yannie Kelvin Chishimba. On 09/24/25, the KPD Robbery/Homicide Unit was notified by the Texas Department of Public Safety they located a vehicle on the side of US Highway 190 in Lampasas County. Mr. Chishimba was located inside the vehicle deceased. After further investigation, it was revealed Mr. Chishimba died as a result of suicide.
No other information will be released at this time.
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Killeen, TX (September 23, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 23-year-old following a shooting incident.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 1:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Laura Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased from a gunshot wound inside his residence.
The victim, Jaquarious Fenn, was pronounced deceased at 4:40 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was inside the home with the suspect when he was shot. The suspect fled the scene after the shooting. This is an ongoing investigation. This is an isolated incident.
If anyone has information call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON JULY DR
UPDATE:
Killeen, TX (August 11, 2025): The deceased persons are identified as Nathaly Bravo, 26 years-old (victim) and William Rosario, 23 years-old (suspect).
This case remains active and there is no further information at this time.
Killeen, TX (August 10th, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting resulting in two deceased persons.
On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at approximately 12:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a man down call on July Dr. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 26-year-old female with a gunshot wound outside of the residence. Officers also located a 23-year-old male deceased inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
Justice of the Peace Nichola James pronounced the female deceased at 12:27 a.m. and the male deceased at 12:31 a.m. Both the male and female will be sent to the Southwest Forensic Institute of Forensic Science for autopsies.
The preliminary investigation reveals this to be a domestic situation and it appears to be a murder-suicide. Detectives believe there is no further danger to the community in relation to this incident.
If anyone has information on this shooting, please call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no additional information available at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
KilleenPD News 