Suspect Charged, Wanted for Murder
Killeen, TX (August 2, 2023): Charges have been filed against the suspect wanted in the Murder of 24-year-old Richard Xavier Solomon that occurred on Sunday, July 30, 2023, on Rancier Avenue.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit received a complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office charging Amaun Brandell Gilbert, 20, with Murder.
Anyone with information about this case or the whereabouts of Amaun Brandell Gilbert is urged to contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or anonymously to the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526- TIPS (8477).
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3rd UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES MURDER VICITM
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the victim as Richard Xavier Solomon, 24, of Killeen.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
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2nd UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE NEED THE COMMUNITY’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A PERSON OF INTEREST
July 31, 2023 – The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide detectives are asking the community’s assistance in locating a person of interest, Amaun Brandell Gilbert, 20, wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting that occurred last night in the 3300 block of E. Rancier.
Anyone with information on Gilbert, is urged to contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526- TIPS (8477).
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CORRECTED UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY A PERSON OF INTEREST IN MURDER INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (July 31, 2023): Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a person of interest in this case.
This investigation is still active and there is no more information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (July 31, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the eighth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 8:54 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of E. Rancier in reference to a shots fired call. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and transported the male to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; however, the man succumbed to his wound and was pronounced deceased at 9:47 p.m., by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
The identity of the male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives are 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.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
Assistant Chief of Police Jeff Donohue
Administration Bureau
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Murder Victim
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the victim as Richard Xavier Solomon, 24, of Killeen.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
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2nd UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE NEED THE COMMUNITY’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A PERSON OF INTEREST
July 31, 2023 – The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide detectives are asking the community’s assistance in locating a person of interest, Amaun Brandell Gilbert, 20, wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting that occurred last night in the 3300 block of E. Rancier.
Anyone with information on Gilbert, is urged to contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526- TIPS (8477).
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CORRECTED UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY A PERSON OF INTEREST IN MURDER INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (July 31, 2023): Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a person of interest in this case.
This investigation is still active and there is no more information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN OVERNIGHT SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (July 31, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the eighth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 8:54 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of E. Rancier in reference to a shots fired call. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and transported the male to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; however, the man succumbed to his wound and was pronounced deceased at 9:47 p.m., by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
The identity of the male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives are 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.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
Assistant Chief of Police Jeff Donohue
Administration Bureau
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Overnight Shooting
Killeen, TX (July 31, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the eighth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at approximately 8:54 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of E. Rancier in reference to a shots fired call. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen EMS arrived on scene and transported the male to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights; however, the man succumbed to his wound and was pronounced deceased at 9:47 p.m., by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
The identity of the male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives are 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.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
Assistant Chief of Police Jeff Donohue
Administration Bureau
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest 29-Year-Old Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (June 22, 2023): This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and was subsequently presented to the Bell County Grand Jury. An indictment for Murder was returned on Demetrius Isaiah Patterson of Killeen and an arrest warrant was issued. Patterson was already incarcerated in Rockdale County, GA, on an unrelated Aggravated Assault charge from Killeen. Patterson was extradited to Bell County where he was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed on the Murder with a bond of $500,000.
This was the twenty-second Murder victim in the City of Killeen in 2022.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING THE MURDER OF A 35-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (December 24, 2022): On December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 3300 block of Hereford Lane. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers administered life-saving measures until paramedics arrived on scene to assist.
The victim, Clint Demetri Jones, succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman, at 2:44 a.m.
No arrests have been made at this time.
This is the twenty-second Murder victim in the City of Killeen this year.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, especially the persons who were on the area when officers arrived, 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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Criminal Homicide on Bryce
Killeen, TX (June 13, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 30-year-old male.
On Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 11:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. Bryce Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Both officers and Killeen EMS arrived on scene and started to perform life-saving measures on a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.
The victim succumbed to his injuries on Monday, June 12, 2023, and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 4:12 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld per the family’s request.
This is the sixth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrests have been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify and Arrest Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (May 15, 2023): Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified a suspect. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint for Murder was returned charging 19-year-old Donovan Lee Mann.
At approximately 9:57 p.m., the U.S. Marshals – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Mann on the Murder warrant without incident. He was transported to the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (May 9, 2023): The victim has been identified as Eugene Sonny Brownlow.
CORRECTION: The age of the victim is 16.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON ZEPHYR
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Murder Victim
Killeen, TX (May 9, 2023): The victim has been identified as Eugene Sonny Brownlow.
CORRECTION: The age of the victim is 16.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON ZEPHYR
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Murder on Zephyr
Killeen, TX (May 8, 2023): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 15-year-old male juvenile.
On Monday, May 8, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Zephyr Road in reference to a shots fired call. While officers were in route, they were told that a shooting victim was on Becker Drive. Officers arrived at the Star Mart Convenience Store and located shell casings in the parking lot.
At approximately 10:07 a.m., additional officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Becker Drive, and they located three male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, a second to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights, and a third to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Two victims are currently listed in stable condition. The third victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:40 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the fourth Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrest has been made.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about the incident, 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest a Second Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (May 4, 2023): Detectives identified a second suspect in this case.
This case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review and a complaint was issued charging 29-year-old Willie Dean III with Murder. Dean was arrested in Greenville, MS and extradited to Bell County. Justice of the Peace Coleman arraigned Dean and set his bond at $1,000,000. Dean is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARREST A MURDER SUSPECT
Killeen, TX (April 10, 2023): Detectives have identified the victim as Va’Quintin Carmon Maestre of Killeen.
This case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review and a complaint was issued charging 31-year-old Jarkell Jamal Dean with Murder. Justice of the Peace Duffield arraigned Dean and set his bond at $1,000,000. Dean is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON ATLAS AVENUE
Killeen, TX (April 8, 2023): Killeen Police are actively investigating the Murder of an eighteen-year-old male.
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, at approximately 1:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Atlas Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 2:13 a.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the first murder victim for the City of Killeen this year.
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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Murder Victim
Killeen, TX (May 4, 2023): Killeen Police have identified the male as 21-year-old Daquan Rayshawn Weatherly.
This case continues to be investigated and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CONDUCT A SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (April 28, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating a late-night shooting involving two victims.
On Friday, April 28, 2023, at approximately 12:42 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 2900 Zephyr Road in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a woman and a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers started to perform life-saving measures until Killeen EMS arrived. The woman was transported by Killeen EMS to Baylor Scott and White Hospital Temple and is currently listed in stable condition. The man was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased, at 9:50 a.m., by Office of Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
The identity of the male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This is the second Murder for the City of Killeen in 2023.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no other information at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, 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.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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