KPD Investigates Weekend Robberies, Can You Identify The Suspect?
Killeen Police are investigating several weekend Robberies.
Officer responded to an Aggravated Robbery on Saturday, January 24th at 10:32pm, at the KBS Food Mart located at 3000 old FM 440. The suspect entered the store and demanded money. At some point a shot was fired then the suspect fled on foot. No one was injured during this robbery.
Officers again responded to an Aggravated Robbery on Saturday, January 24th at 11:33pm, at the 7-11 Convenience Store located at 1000 S.W.S. Young Dr. The suspect entered the store, demanded money and fled on foot.
On Sunday, January 25th, at 10:04pm, officers responded to an Aggravated Robbery at the Star Mart located at 1310 W. Stan Schlueter loop. The suspect entered the store, demanded money and fled on foot.
Officers responded to an Aggravated Robbery on Sunday, January 25th at 11:35pm, at the Super Quick Food Mart located at 3101 W. Stan Schlueter loop. The suspect entered the store and demanded money then fled on foot.
During all of these robberies, the suspect was wearing all dark clothing. During the investigation it has been determined that the same suspect is responsible for all four robberies.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify the suspect or has information about these robberies to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the text or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. If your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a cash reward. All information is confidential and your can remain anonymous.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Murder Suspect Located in Del Rio, Texas
Just after midnight, on January 19, 2015, the Del Rio Police Department located a man with a with a self inflicted gunshot wound sitting in his vehicle in a McDonalds parking lot. Upon learning who this male was, the Del Rio Police Department contacted the Killeen Police Department and confirmed this man was the suspect in the murder of Christina Yvette McDaniel on Saturday, January 17, 2015. The male, 39 year old Franklin Rafael Aguilar of Killeen, was transported to the Val Verde Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
This murder occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 4008 Stallion Drive when Christina and Franklin were involved in an argument and he shot her multiple times; Franklin immediately fled the area.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Homicide on Stallion Drive
Killeen Police are investigating a late Saturday night shooting on Stallion Drive.
Officers responded to the 4000 block of Stallion Drive at 11:45pm, on Saturday, January 17, 2015, after receiving numerous 911 calls of shots being fired. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a female lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; she was unconscious and not breathing. The Killeen Fire Department EMS arrived and placed her into the ambulance but was unable to resuscitate her. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 12:26am; he ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary information that was received by officers revealed that the victim had come to 4008 Stallion with the female who resides there. There was an argument between the female resident and a male that was at the residence. The male then went outside and began arguing with the victim; at some point the male displayed a handgun and shot the victim multiple times. He fled the area immediately after the altercation.
The victim has been identified as 31 year old Christina Yvette McDaniel of Killeen.
The name of the male has been withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this Homicide or anyone involved, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip anonymously to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of person responsible for this crime, you could be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Taking Applications for next Citizen’s Police Academy
The Killeen Police Department will be hosting its 38th Citizen’s Police Academy with classes beginning on March 2nd, 2015 and continuing through May 18th, 2015.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00pm until 10:00pm and one additional class on Saturday, April 18th. There will be a total of twelve weeks of instruction, including presentations of the functions and operations of the departments various investigative and administrative divisions. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that effect law enforcement efforts in the City of Killeen.
Applications will be available at the Killeen Police Department beginning Monday, January 5, 2015; the deadline for applications will be Friday, February 20, 2015, at 5:00pm. Applicants must agree to submit to a background check which includes a criminal history inquiry. There is no cost to anyone who enrolls.
For more information on the Citizen’s Police Academy, contact Tammy Moseley at the Killeen Police Department by telephone at 254-501-8805 or email tmoseley@killeentexas.gov.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Crash on Twin Creek Drive
Killeen Police investigate an early afternoon crash on Twin Creek Dr. today.
Officers responded to the 100 block of S. Twin Creek Dr. at 11:56am, on Tuesday, January 06, 2015, after receiving a 911 call. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the lone occupant of a red Nissan 370Z on the ground outside the vehicle and two injured female occupants of a red Chevy Silverado pickup. Witnesses told officers the Nissan was traveling southbound on Twin Creek near the tracks in the inside lane at a high rate of speed. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve and crossed into oncoming traffic colliding with the Chevy Silverado that was northbound in the inside lane. The front of the Nissan to include the engine and front tires came off of the vehicle and landed approximately 150 feet away in the field area.
All three occupants were transported by ambulance to the Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Their names have been withheld at this time.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Seeks Assistance Identifying this Suspect for Vandalism
Killeen Police need the citizens’ help by identifying a suspect who vandalized property at the Central Texas Veterans Cemetery.
Detectives received information that a white male entered the cemetery located at 11463 US HWY 190, between 5:30pm on Friday, October 31, 2014 and 8:30am on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The suspect smashed the screen to the kiosk used to locate headstones and the glass doors on a bulletin board, using a T-post.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a dark blue cap with an unknown design, a gray shirt with dark horizontal stripes and a black collar, khaki shorts and black shoes.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this vandalism to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to stop your text or HELP to 274637 for help with your text, message and Data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates two morning Robberies – UPDATE
UPDATE: December 18, 2014
Detectives have provided a couple of photos of the suspect that committed these two robberies.
They are asking anyone with information about these robberies or the suspect to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to stop your text or HELP to 274637 for help with your text, message and Data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous
Killeen Police are investigating two robberies that occurred Wednesday, December 17, 2014 just before 9:30am.
Officers responded to the Family Dollar Store located at 1005 Bacon Ranch Road, at 8:18am after receiving a 911 call in reference to the store being robbed. Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told a black male walked into the store, made mention of a weapon and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area.
At approximately 9:20am, we received a second 911 call in reference to a robbery at the Jack in the Box located at 1100 E. Central Texas Expressway. Witnesses told the officers a black male walked into the restaurant and demanded money. The suspect’s method of operation was similar to the robbery at the Family Dollar.
The suspect was described as a black male, about 5′ 10″ tall, weighing about 160-180 pounds wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and dark colored tennis shoes with white trim. It was possible the suspect fled in a Silver Ford Taurus.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates a Fatal Crash
Killeen Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred during the evening hours on Wednesday, December 17, 2014.
Officers responded to a 911 call at 7:00 pm, advising a crash had occurred involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at 200 W. Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Upon the officers arrival, they were told that a white male was walking south across the lanes of traffic with a female, pushing a wheelchair, when a black Dodge Ram Pickup, driven by a 26 year old male, traveling eastbound in the inside lane, collided with the male. The 55 year old male victim, Cameron Bruce Gravitt, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries; he was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 7:42pm.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates two morning Robberies
Killeen Police are investigating two robberies that occurred Wednesday, December 17, 2014 just before 9:30am.
Officers responded to the Family Dollar Store located at 1005 Bacon Ranch Road, at 8:18am after receiving a 911 call in reference to the store being robbed. Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told a black male walked into the store, made mention of a weapon and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area.
At approximately 9:20am, we received a second 911 call in reference to a robbery at the Jack in the Box located at 1100 E. Central Texas Expressway. Witnesses told the officers a black male walked into the restaurant and demanded money. The suspect’s motto was similar to the robbery at the Family Dollar.
The suspect was described as a black male, about 5′ 10″ tall, weighing about 160-180 pounds wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and dark colored tennis shoes with white trim. It was possible the suspect fled in a Silver Ford Taurus.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about these robberies to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to stop your text or HELP to 274637 for help with your text, message and Data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates a Death Investigation near Creekside Drive
The Killeen Police Department is conducting a death investigation of a body that was found in Nolan Creek.
Officers responded to the 4500 block of Creekside Drive after a 911 call was received at 1:40pm, today, December 16, 2014 telling them a deceased body was seen near the creek. Upon the officer’s arrival, they searched the area and located a body hanging from a tree. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the person deceased at 2:15pm and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
At this time, the identity of the deceased person is unknown.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this deceased person to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to stop your text or HELP to 274637 for help with your text, message and Data rates may apply. All information is confidential and you can remain anonymous.
This case continues to be investigated and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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