NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A 4-YEAR-OLD
Killeen, TX (October 21, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the death of a 4-year-old male.
On Thursday, October 20th, 2022, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to a call regarding a deceased 4-year-old male at McLane’s Children Hospital in Temple. Officers were notified that the 4-year-old male was transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS from the 4900 block of John David Dr. in Killeen with medical issues.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Keith Reed pronounced the child deceased at 2:15 p.m. and ordered an autopsy at Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science. Due to the victim’s age, his name will not be released at this time.
Detectives are actively investigating this Death and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Continue to Investigate the Mall Shooting
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2021): Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating the shooting at the Killeen Mall.
On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Killeen Police responded to a 911 call in reference to a shots disturbance at the Killeen Mall located at 2100 S. W.S. Young Drive. Multiple 911 calls were received from callers stating that they heard multiple shots inside the mall, prompting a large police and fire response. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located one victim and began to safely evacuate the patrons from the building.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect seen in these photos entered the mall and walked into one of the businesses. He approached the counter and discharged a black handgun, wounding one male. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction on foot. The victim was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
The victim is currently in stable condition.
The suspect is described as a medium build white male and was last seen wearing a white beanie, a white mask and gloves, and dark color clothing.
We are asking if anyone has any information or videos about this incident to contact the police department at 254-501-8800 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
We would like to thank our law enforcement partners that include KISD Police Department, Harker Heights Police Department, Texas A & M Central Texas Police Department, Belton Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for their response and assistance.
Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Department K9s Receive Donated Body Armor
Killeen Police Department’s K9s Jaxx, Edy, Arco, and Merlin have received their bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jaxx’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 2019 craft fair fundraiser and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Kilo, Seekonk Police Department, MA.” K9 Edy’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Rocco, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.” K9 Arco and Merlin’s vests were embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department.”
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA, whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,500 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, with a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are investigating an early morning crash that occurred on Ft. Hood Road.
On Sunday, November 19, 2017, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Ft. Hood Rd. and Jasper in reference to a two vehicle crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, it was discovered that a silver Nissan Altima had been stopped at the red light in the northbound outside lane of Ft. Hood Rd. at Jasper when the second vehicle, a black Kia Forte, traveling northbound on Ft. Hood Rd. collided with the rear of the Nissan.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Dustin Corey Moore, the operator of the Kia, did not appear to brake or take other evasive maneuvers prior to colliding with the rear of the Nissan. Donald Christian Adu Larbi the driver and Tanya Evette Perry the passenger of the Nissan were pronounced deceased on scene at 4:10 a.m. and 4:11 a.m. respectively on Sunday, November 19, 2017, by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke. Moore, who was the sole occupant of the Kia, was transported to Darnell Army Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released if it becomes available.
Commander Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Shooting Investigation on Cedar Drive UPDATE
On Sunday, November 12, 2017, at approximately 2:10 p.m. Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cedar Drive in reference to a 911 call about a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a male lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in an ongoing dispute. At the time of the incident, the two began a verbal altercation when at some point one of the subjects’ discharged a firearm at the victim. The victim, 27 year-old Curtis E. Shelley of Killeen, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown at 4:52 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensics Sciences in Dallas. Through the investigation detectives were able to identify the parties involved and the investigation is ongoing. The case will be sent to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review.
UPDATE : All subjects in this incident have been identified. It was discovered during the course of the investigation that one of the parties involved is related to a Killeen Police Department employee, and therefore in the interests of transparency the Police Department has invited the Texas Rangers to review and assist in the progress of this investigation.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone who may have additional information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254- 526- TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also give an anonymous tip by downloading the P3tips app for IOS and Android. All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this incident you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Commander Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Announce Safe Christmas Program
The Killeen Police Department will be providing extra patrols in our major shopping areas during the holiday season. This event will run from November 17th through December 24th. Shoppers can look for the Killeen Police Department’s Mobile Command Center in the major shopping areas on the weekends. We will be posting the locations each week. This will be an opportunity for you and your family to meet your community police officers, ask questions or obtain assistance.
We would like to wish everyone in the community a safe and happy holiday season.
Commander Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Asking for Assistance in Locating Antione Latrell Williams for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (In Custody)
The Killeen Police Department Special Victims Unit has been conducting an investigation into the allegations made by a 7 year old child.
A warrant for arrest was issued on October 18, 2017. Williams may be driving a black in color Nissan Sentra with the Texas license plate of JVW1488. Williams is known to frequently travel between Killeen and Lubbock.
Any information regarding the whereabouts of Williams can be reported to the Killeen Police Department or the Bell County Crime Stoppers tip line. Any tips submitted through the Bell County Crime Stoppers tip line that lead to an arrest may be subject to a cash reward.
The suspect is now in custody at the Bell County Jail. The Killeen Police Department would like to express it’s appreciation for the support of the community, whose cooperation has assisted us in this investigation.
Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department is Asking for Assistance Related to a Robbery
On Monday, October 16, 2017, at 8:40 p.m., officers of the Killeen Police Department were dispatched to MetroPlex Hospital in reference to an assault alleged to have taken place 20 minutes earlier at Lions Club Park.
Upon the officer’s arrival, the victims advised the officers that they had been walking the exercise path at the park and they were returning to their vehicle when they were approached by 3 to 4 black males. The victims stated that as they were trying to enter their vehicle the suspects assaulted them and took a backpack from the vehicle. The suspects could only be described as black males wearing sweatshirts, hoodies and basketball shorts. Based on the victim’s statements, a report for robbery was filed by officers.
Detectives are asking that anyone who may have witnessed, or have knowledge of, this robbery to please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Cdr. Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department
Possible Rabid Bat Found in Killeen
For Immediate Release
On September 23, 2017, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a dog found a dead bat in the 2300 block of E. Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. The dog, a 14 week-old Chihuahua, brought the bat to its owner, who in turn brought it to Killeen Animal Services. Following protocol, the bat was sent to The Texas Department of State Health Services – Laboratory Services in Austin for testing. Animal Services was notified that the tests were inconclusive and must be treated as though they are positive.
This public notification is required in such cases. There is no other evidence of rabies in the area. Anyone observing a dead animal, one appearing sick or behaving strangely should contact the Killeen Police Department, Animal Services at 254-501-8800 immediately.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department Conducts Traffic Detail in Conjunction with National Rail Safety Week
For Immediate Release
This week is National Rail Safety Awareness Week. The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit, along with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police Department, worked a traffic enforcement detail today at the railroad crossing on State Highway 195 (Fort Hood St.) Six Killeen PD Traffic Officers and one BNSF Special Agent participated in the detail and stopped vehicles for violations of the Texas Transportation Code pertaining to railroad crossings. The detail began today at approximately 10:30 a.m. and was completed at approximately 12:45 p.m.
Forty vehicles were stopped during the detail and officers issued 53 citations for the following:
30 for stopping within 15 feet of a railroad track
5 for disregarding railroad signal lights (Official Traffic Control Device)
5 for stopping on the railroad tracks
13 for other non-hazardous violations (Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, No Driver’s License, etc.)
The Killeen Police Department wants to remind the public to observe all railroad warning signs. It is unsafe and unlawful to disregard warning signals and stop on or within 15 feet of the tracks.
Please drive safely.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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