Killeen Police Investigate Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 14
Killeen, TX (December 10, 2025): A 41-year-old male motorcyclist is in critical but stable condition following a crash involving a vehicle.
On December 9, 2025, at approximately 2:01 p.m., officers were dispatched to Interstate 14 regarding a crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcycle operator lying in the roadway. He was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical but stable condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a Suzuki motorcycle and a Ford Mustang were both traveling eastbound on I-14 at high rates of speed. Witnesses reported the motorcycle was weaving in and out of traffic and passing vehicles between lanes. At the time of the crash, the Mustang was moving into the inside lane from the center lane after passing another vehicle. The motorcycle was reportedly passing the same uninvolved vehicle between the lanes when the two involved vehicles sideswiped one another, causing the motorcycle to lose control and crash.
No injuries were reported from the Mustang.
All eastbound lanes of Interstate 14 were closed for approximately two hours.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at approximately 4:33 p.m., officers responded to the 4800 block of E. Rancier Avenue for a single-vehicle crash. They arrived to find the vehicle off the roadway and on fire. The Killeen Fire Department extinguished the fire while paramedics treated the driver.
The preliminary investigation shows a gray Infiniti SUV was traveling eastbound at a very high speed when it left the roadway, entered a drainage culvert, and went airborne. The vehicle struck the ground near a tree line, continued forward, ran over several trees, and became airborne a second time. The driver was ejected when the vehicle came to rest on the opposite side of the tree line, where it caught fire. No other occupants were in the vehicle.
Despite life-saving efforts by KFD paramedics, the male driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 5:47 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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 Investigate a Motorcycle Fatality on Old FM 440 Road
Killeen, TX (November 18, 2025): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 50-year-old motorcycle operator.
On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 6:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Old FM 440 Road and Pershing Drive in reference to a crash involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, officers located a male lying in the roadway. He was immediately transported by Killeen EMS/Fire Department to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black and white motorcycle was traveling westbound on Pershing Drive at a high rate of speed. The operator attempted to stop at the posted stop sign, however, due to his speed, he was unable to do so. The rider laid the motorcycle down just before entering the intersection, at which point a gray sedan traveling northbound on Old FM 440 Road, struck both the motorcycle and the rider in the intersection.
The motorcyclist, Edwin Cruzado Arce, of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 7:43 p.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The investigation further revealed that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. The occupants of the sedan did not report any injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality, and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge Suspect in Kidnapping and Assault Case
Killeen, TX (November 12, 2025): On Saturday, October 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Oakhill Drive in reference to a kidnapping. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2-year-old child was being babysat by a family friend when an unrelated male unlawfully entered the home and took the child.
The suspect placed the child in the front seat of a vehicle without a car seat, causing visible injury to the child. When the babysitter attempted to intervene, the suspect assaulted her before fleeing the scene with the child. The babysitter immediately called 911 to report the kidnapping.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives with the Special Victims Unit identified the suspect as 33-year-old Audrea Jaron McCuin who is also known to go by the name “Dre.” On November 6, 2025, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office issued a complaint for Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit Kidnapping. Additional complaints were issued for Endangering a Child and Injury to a Child. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman issued warrants for the arrest of McCuin.
Prior to these felony charges, Audrea Jaron McCuin had been served with four misdemeanor warrants, including False Report, Assault Bodily Injury, and Interference with an Emergency Phone Call.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Audrea Jaron McCuin is urged to contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or through the P3Tips app.
This remains an active investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
Chief Lopez added in a statement,
“I want to express my gratitude to each and every one of the officers on Patrol Nights, the sergeants, first responders, and our partners at Bell County Communications for the compassion and empathy they showed on scene, and for the thorough investigation that was conducted. Their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication made it possible to identify and charge the suspect responsible for this disturbing crime.”
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 20-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (November 4, 2025) – UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has charged a 20-year-old male in connection with the murder of Gabriel Lee Garza.
The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit presented their investigation to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review. On October 30, 2025, two complaints were issued: one charging Quionne Smith (20) with Murder, and another charging Donald Kessee Jr. (18) with Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery.
Smith was previously arrested on May 30, 2025, the day after the murder, on a Federal Arrest Warrant for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and remains in custody at the Jack Harwell Detention Center in Waco.
Kessee Jr. was arrested shortly after the incident and is currently serving a sentence for an unrelated juvenile offense. Upon completion of his juvenile sentence, he will be served with the warrant for Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery.
This investigation remains active, and no additional information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON CANTABRIAN DRIVE
Killeen, TX (May 29, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 19-year-old male following a shooting.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 1:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Cantabrian Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and began life-saving measures. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The victim, Gabriel Lee Garza, was pronounced deceased at 6:29 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the victim met with two to three males outside a residence. Multiple shots were fired, and the victim was struck multiple times. It appears the victim and the suspects knew each other.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no further information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting on Blake
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
Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on Williamette Lane
Killeen, TX (October 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in two deceased victims.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 2:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Williamette Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 44-year-old female and a 43-year-old male deceased inside the residence.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the female deceased at 3:02 p.m. and the male at 3:04 p.m.
The preliminary investigation indicates this was a domestic-related incident and appears to be a murder-suicide.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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