Killeen Police make an arrest in a 2022 Murder Case
Killeen, TX (January 26, 2024): A 38-year-old male is currently in jail for the Murder of Joe Sidney Williams.
On June 24, 2022, Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:50 a.m. to the 1800 block of N. 4th Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located 55-year-old Joe Sidney Williams suffering from a gunshot wound, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
On January 19, 2024, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit received a complaint for Murder charging Demetris Tyrone Prier, to which Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson issued an arrest warrant for. Prier was located in the Bell County Jail on unrelated charges. Justice of the Peace Keith Reed arraigned Prier and set his bond at $500,000.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE FIFTEENTH MURDER FOR 2022
Killeen, TX (October 6, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the Murder of a 55-year-old male.
On June 24, 2022, Officers with the Killeen Police Department were dispatched at approximately 2:50 a.m. to the 1800 block of N. 4th Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White in Temple.
The victim, Joe Sidney Williams Junior succumbed to his injuries on August 3, 2022, and was pronounced deceased at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Theodore Duffield. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit received the final autopsy, and it was determined that the death of the victim was ruled Murder.
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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: DETECTIVES ARREST TWO PEOPLE FOR A 2014 MURDER CASE
Killeen, TX (December 19, 2023): Two people are in custody for the death of Sung Jin Farris. Farris was found suffering from a gunshot wound on Wednesday, April 20, 2014, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and two complaints were returned charging Johnathan Shaw Allen Holmes, 36, and Zykeshalla Tyree Murphy, 32, with Murder. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson issued warrants for their arrest.
On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Murphy was located and arrested at approximately 7:30 a.m. in Ashland, OH by the U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force. Holmes was located and arrested in Belton, TX by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force at approximately 8:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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Killeen Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Wolf St.
Officers responded to 302 Wolf St. at 2:09 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in reference to a drive by shooting. Upon their arrival, officers located a 36-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest. The victim was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 2:47 a.m. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin 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 his next kin. Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division continue to process the scene at this time. This case continues to be investigated and more information will be released as it become available.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Are Conducting a Shooting Investigation
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2023): One person is in custody after a domestic violence incident involving a weapon.
On Friday, December 8, 2023, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Basalt Drive in reference domestic disturbance. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a male exiting the residence and heard screaming inside. Officers detained the male and went inside the to find two females suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. One victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the second victim was transported to Advent Health, both in critical condition.
The two females succumbed to their injuries. Their name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released. There is no immediate threat to the public.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Murder Suspect
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE – Killeen, TX (September 7, 2023): Arrest made on the ninth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
With the assistance of the community and numerous crime stopper tips, Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit were able to identify the suspect in this case.
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, detectives presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a criminal complaint was issued charging Angelica Sharice Lamar Higgins, 32, with Murder. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman issued an arrest warrant for Lamar Higgins.
On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Lonestar Fugitive -Task Force located Angelica Sharice Lamar Higgins at a residence in Harker Heights, TX. She was apprehended and taken into custody without incident. Higgins was transported to the Bell County Jail and Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey arraigned her and set her bond at $1,000,000.
The next of kin has been notified and the victim has been identified as Valeria Favila.
We would like to thank the community for their assistance in this case.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN EARLY MORNING SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (September 1, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the ninth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
On Friday, September 1, 2023, at approximately 2:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Atlas Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The 22-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:57 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The identity 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 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Early Morning Shooting
Killeen, TX (September 1, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the ninth Murder in the City of Killeen for 2023.
On Friday, September 1, 2023, at approximately 2:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Atlas Avenue in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The 22-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:57 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The identity 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 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.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest 35-Year-Old Suspect with Murder
Killeen, TX (August 31, 2023): Killeen Police charge a 35-year-old male with the Murder of Kila Nanette Spencer.
On December 22, 2022, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 700 block of Stetson Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim outside an unfenced backyard of a residence suffering from an apparent fatal gunshot wound.
The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit investigated this case and presented it to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. A criminal complaint was returned charging Quinten Lovell Brown with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for Brown’s arrest. Brown was in the Burnet County Jail on an unrelated charge and the Murder warrant was served on him. Brown was arraigned by Burnet County Chief Magistrate Tinney for Murder and a bond of $200,000 was set.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON STETSON AVENUE
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the Murder of a 47-year-old female.
On December 22, 2022, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 700 block of Stetson Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim outside in an unfenced backyard of a residence. The victim had an apparent fatal gunshot wound. Kila Nanette Spencer, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 3:26 a.m. No arrests have been made at this time.
This is the twentieth murder victim for the City of Killeen this year.
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.
Detectives are actively investigating this case and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police Killeen Police Department
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
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