Killeen Joins in National Night Out 2024
Killeen, TX (August 26, 2024): Killeen Police Department joins cities nationwide for ‘America’s night out against crime.
On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024, residents in neighborhoods throughout Killeen and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods are encouraged to host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth activities. Call or email to register your neighborhood so they will get a visit from the police department, fire department and McGruff the Crime Dog.
“The National Night Out program is an outstanding campaign to help build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships. On October 1st, we invite citizens of Killeen and neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to give crime and drugs a going away party,” stated Chief Pedro Lopez.
If you would like to register your neighborhood or find out more information, please contact Erica Aurelio (254) 501-8805 or by email at eaurelio@killeentexas.gov.
Deadline to register is Friday, September 13, 2024.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Murder Victim on Andover
Killeen, TX (August 26, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 68-year-old Vivian Delois McClain.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE FOURTEENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (August 25, 2024): On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Drive in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed them of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Drive.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James 5:04 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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 asking anyone with videos or security footage of this area to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at (254) 501-8830.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Fourteenth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 25, 2024): On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Drive in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed them of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Drive.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James 5:04 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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 asking anyone with videos or security footage of this area to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at (254) 501-8830.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries from South Fort Hood Crash
Killeen, TX (August 19, 2024): The pedestrian, 20-year-old Rontario Simmons, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 4:50 p.m.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and at this time no other information will be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN EARLY MORNING CRASH
Killeen, TX (August 18, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating an early morning crash involving a pedestrian.
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of S Fort Hood Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male in roadway with severe injuries. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing S Fort Hood Road west to east. When a black Chevrolet SUV, traveling north on S Fort Hood Road, entered the left turn lane in preparation to turn onto W Elms Road and struck the pedestrian, who may have paused while crossing.
The pedestrian was not crossing at the lighted intersection at W Elms Road and was in a poorly lit area, wearing dark-colored clothing.
No injuries were reported by the driver and two passengers of the SUV.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no further information at this time.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating an Early Morning Crash
Killeen, TX (August 18, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian.
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of S Fort Hood Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officers arrival, they located a male in roadway with severe injuries. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing S Fort Hood Road west to east. When a black Chevrolet SUV, traveling north on S Fort Hood Road, entered the left turn lane in preparation to turn onto W Elms Road and struck the pedestrian, who may have paused while crossing.
The pedestrian was not crossing at the lighted intersection at W Elms Road and was in a poorly lit area, wearing dark-colored clothing.
No injuries were reported by the driver and two passengers of the SUV.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies the Two Deceased on Charisse Street
Killeen, TX (August 14, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as Leah Arianna Mills and the suspect as Noah Nerio.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE TWELFTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (August 8, 2024): On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Charisse Street in reference to a call of a deceased person in a residence.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located a deceased 21-year-old female and a deceased 22-year-old male, both with gunshot wounds.
The female and male were pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 5:26 p.m.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
At this time, it is believed that this is a Murder-Suicide, and there is no current threat to the safety of the community related to this investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Two Murder Victims on Adams Avenue
Killeen, TX (August 14, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the two male victims as Jesse Miles (51) and Anthony McKoy (35).
Detectives are asking if anyone 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.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE TENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of two males.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 51-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 12:29 a.m. on August 1, 2024.
During the preliminary investigation two additional victims, a 35-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, arrived by a private vehicle at an emergency medical facility in Killeen suffering from gunshot wounds. The 35-year-old was subsequently transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 1:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The female victim was subsequently transported to Advent Health Central Texas with non-life-threatening injuries.
The names of the two male victims have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone 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.
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 the Thirteenth Murder of 2024
Killeen, TX (August 9, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 10:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of East Hallmark Avenue in reference to reports of shots fired and a man down. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a deceased male with gunshot wounds in the parking lot.
The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 11:08 pm.
The name 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 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 are Investigating the Twelfth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX(August 8, 2024): On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Charisse Street in reference to a call
of a deceased person in a residence.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located a deceased 21 year-old female and a deceased 22 year-old male, both with gunshot wounds.
The female and male were pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 5:26 p.m.
The identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
At this time, it is believed that this is a Murder-Suicide, and there is no current threat to the safety of the community related to this investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating a Pedestrian Fatality on 38th Street
Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality.
On August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:48 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 38th Street and Atkinson Avenue in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female lying in the roadway with severe injuries. They began to render first aid until Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrived. The 66 -year-old female was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revelated that the pedestrian was walking westbound on 38th Street in a crosswalk, when a gray Ford pick-up truck traveling eastbound on Atkinson Avenue, turned northbound onto N. 38th Street, striking the pedestrian before completing the turn.
The pedestrian unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and hospital staff pronounced her deceased at 9:26 a.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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