Killeen Police Resolve Standoff on Rancier Avenue Peacefully
Killeen Police resolve situation involving suicidal male at apartment complex.
Officers responded to the Summerlyn Apartments located at 4101 E. Rancier, at 10:49am on Monday, April 21, 2014. Officers were told there was a white male armed with a machete, who was possibly making threats towards someone and threatening suicide. Upon the officers arrival they located the male at building 19 on his balcony; when the officers attempted to speak with him he retreated inside his apartment and closed the blinds. After attempting to speak with the male several times and getting no response, the Tactical Response Unit was deployed at 11:11am and arrived at the complex. The TRU members began attempting to speak with the male; at 12:08pm, he came outside his residence on his own and was detained without incident. Once inside the residence, officers located a machete that belonged to the male.
Through the investigation it was determined the male only made threats to harm himself and did not threaten to harm anyone else; there are no charges filed at this time. The 29 year old male was transported to Scott & White Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation.
Since there are no criminal charges against the male, his name has been withheld.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Resolve Standoff Peacefully
Killeen Police resolve afternoon standoff on Sunset St. peacefully.
Officers responded to 1908 Sunset St., at 12:58 pm, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in reference to a felony warrant service. Upon the officers’ arrival, they made contact with a female who told officers that the male was not inside the house. When the female stepped outside to speak with them, the officers noticed someone moving around inside; leading them to believe that the wanted person was indeed inside the house. Officers tried to talk to the suspect for more an hour but he refused to respond.
The Killeen Police Tactical Response Unit was deployed to the residence at 2:32 pm. The team attempted to negotiate with the male, requesting him to surrender, for more than two hours, however he continued to ignore their commands. Chemical munitions were eventually deployed into the residence, which encouraged the suspect to surrender; he was taken into custody without incident at 5:44 pm.
The 29 year old male has outstanding warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Probation Violation for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. His name has been withheld pending arraignment.
Shortly afterwards the 26 year old female was taken into custody and charged with Hindering Apprehension. Her name has been withheld pending formal charges returned from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigates Dog Attack
Killeen Police investigate a dog attack on several children and one adult.
Officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a dog bite at Cody Poe Rd. and Armadillo Dr. on Monday, April 14, 2014 at 4:00pm. Upon the officers’ arrival, witnesses informed them that they saw three pit bull dogs actively attacking a 12 year female, 11 year old male and a 26 year old female who was trying to help the children get away from the dogs. Officers located the three victims, all of them suffering from multiple puncture wounds, and the aggressive dogs behind 2703 Cody Poe Rd. Officers were forced to use deadly force to stop the attack.
The 12 year female victim was transported to the Scott and White Children’s Hospital in stable condition. The 11 year old male victim and the 26 year old victim were both transported to Metroplex Hospital in stable condition. The names of the victims will not be released at this time.
Killeen Animal Control took custody of the injured dog however the other two pit bulls fled after the shots were fired and they are still at large.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Animal Control Reports Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies
Killeen Animal Control Officers responded to the 4500 block of Lonesome Dove on April 6, 2014 in reference to a dog that had been scratched by a skunk. The skunk was captured and per protocol it was processed for testing at the Texas Department of State Health Service, Austin Laboratory.
The Texas Department of State Health Services notified the Killeen Animal Control Unit on April 8, 2014 that the skunk had tested positive for the rabies virus.
Animal Control Officers will be distributing handouts in the area of Lonesome Dove to ensure the residents of that area are aware of this incident, the potential danger that has been identified and have a chance to prepare.
RABIES NOTICE
This notice is to inform the citizens that a rabid skunk was found in the Lonesome Dove area of Killeen in Bell County. All residents should be aware of their surroundings and closely watch for any unusual wild animal activity. There have been three skunks identified in Bell County between January 2014 and April 3, 2014 and confirmed positive with the rabies virus.
We ask that all citizens to take the following precautions:
- Make sure your pets rabies vaccinations are up to date
- Supervise your pets and/or children when they are outdoors even in fenced yards
- Do not approach or touch any wild animal
- Report any sick or injured animals or any unusual animal activity to the Killeen Animal Control Unit at:
During normal operating hours – 254-526-4455
After normal operating hours – 254-501-8800
The rabies virus is deadly to humans and animals; be cautious and observant.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on Golden Gate Drive
Killeen Police investigate an early afternoon shooting on Golden Gate Drive.
Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject in the 4500 block of Golden Gate at 11:38am on Friday, April 04, 2014. Upon the officers’ arrival to 4509 Golden Gate, they were attempting to talk to the male at the residence but he was being uncooperative. As the officers continued to attempt to speak with male, he came outside of the residence armed and began charging at one of the officers. The officers commanded him to drop the weapons, but he continued to charge an officer in a threatening manner; the officer was forced to defend himself by using deadly force.
The suspect was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and underwent surgery. He was subsequently airlifted to Scott and White Memorial Hospital and where he underwent another surgery; he is listed in critical condition at this time.
There were no officers injured in this incident and the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, as is protocol, and his name has been withheld at this time.
The name of the suspect has been withheld until this case is reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and formal charges are returned.
The Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate this shooting and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Suspicious Device
Killeen Police investigate suspicious device in northern Killeen.
Officers were called to the 1500 block of N. Gray St. at 9:14am on Thursday, April 03, 2014, after the owner of a red Chevy pickup was told there was a suspicious device located on the hood of his truck. Officers arrived and saw that the device appeared to be some type of explosive. The Fort Hood Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) was contacted and asked to assist the Killeen Police Department by identifying and assessing the suspicious device.
The Fort Hood EOD arrived to the 1500 block of N. Gray St. and assessed the device. At approximately 1:00pm, after all assessments were made, it was determined that there were no explosive hazards found in the device.
There is no reason to believe this incident and the shooting incident on Fort Hood on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 have any relation.
This incident continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Forgery Suspect
Killeen Police needs the community’s assistance by identifying a Forgery suspect.
Officers were notified of a Forgery that had occurred when the victim contacted the Killeen Police Department on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, telling them someone had stolen his checks and forged them.
Forgery Suspect
The victim told officers that he had a female known as “PG” over to his house on Saturday, November 30, 2013. He left the room for a few minutes and when he returned, the female had left. The victim was notified by his bank that several of his checks had been cashed at a local Ace Checks Express. The victim then found that several of his checks had been taken from his residence without his permission and his signature had been forged to cash the checks.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the female in this photo to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip, text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. If your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting Death on Terrace Drive
The Killeen Police Department is investigating a late night Murder in the 1700 block of Terrace Dr.
Officers responded to 1701 Terrace, Terrace Heights Apartments, at 11:27pm, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, after receiving numerous calls about shots being fired in the area of the apartments. Upon the officers arrival they located a lone black male lying in the north parking lot of the complex who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 12:26am. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The victim has been identified as 16 year old Emmanuel Xavier Nangah of Harker Heights. The motive for the shooting continues to be investigated.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this homicide, you could receive a reward up to $1000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Identity of Suspicious Person
The Killeen Police Department is asking the community if they can identify a man seen in these photos.
The man was acting unusual while inside the Home Depot on Friday, March 21, 2014. He started asking employees several questions that were suspicious in nature and began making the employees uneasy. When the employees were unable to answer his questions, he left the store abruptly. The Killeen Police Department was contacted but Officers were unable to locate the man upon their arrival.
Detectives would like to speak with the man in the photos and they are asking anyone who has information about him or can identify him to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS, go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, data and message rates may apply.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Announce Results of Traffic Enforcement Detail
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit reviewed the area of FM 2410 and FM 3470 over the past several months and found that a high number of crashes where failure to control speed and running red lights had been the contributing factors. On Thursday, March 20, 2014, officers conducted a special traffic detail enforcing the law pertaining to running red lights.
All of the following violations occurred in the officer’s presence during the hours of 6:30am – 9:30am and 10:40am – 12:15pm.
- 151 citations were issued for Ran Red Light
- 4 citations were issued for Failure to Yield Right of Way Red Light
- 1 citations was issued for Failure to Stop at Designative Point
- 1 citation was issued for Failure to Control Speed
- 25 Non hazardous citations were issued
- 1 Commercial Motor Vehicle was cited for Failure to Secure Heavy Load
A total of 183 citations were issued for various violations, but as you can see the vast majority was those for running a red light.
There was one crash that occurred in the officer’s presence and the citation was written for Failure to Control Speed; there were no injuries reported in this crash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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