On Monday, September 14, 2020, at approximately 4:02 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Williamette Ln. in reference to an unresponsive juvenile within the residence.  Upon officer’s arrival they began CPR and the juvenile was transported to Darnall Army Medical Center. 

The juvenile, a 14-year-old male, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 5:43 p.m.  He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.  The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has any information to contact us at 501-8800.

On March 16, 2020, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Lake Road in reference to a 911 call about shots fired. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unresponsive male in the parking lot of an apartment complex suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, Terrance Darnell Iles, 22, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these individuals. We know the images are distorted and blurry but if you recognize them or have any information about this Homicide, please contact (254) 501-7822.

The Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Organized Crime Unit in conjunction with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department conducted a narcotics investigation on a suspected narcotic distributor. 

On Friday, August 28, 2020, Vincent Barnett, 42, was located and arrested at the Killeen Regional Airport without incident.  The suspect was found to be in possession of approximately 220 grams of Heroin, 60 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a large sum of U.S. currency. The street value of the narcotics seized is approximately $17,800.

This investigation was successful due to the cooperation and communication between the Killeen Police Department and the Bell County Sheriff’s Department.   

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Press Release

For Immediate Release

August 28, 2020

Update – August 28, 2020

Through investigation, detectives with the Killeen Police Department Homicide Unit identified a suspect in this case.  On August 20, 2020, this case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Barnard Lnell Morrow, 21, with Capital Murder of Multiple Persons.  A warrant for Morrow’s arrest was issued by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke on August 20, 2020 with a suggested bond amount of two million dollars.

Killeen Police and members of the US Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, in their attempt to locate Morrow found that he had fled the City of Killeen and could potentially be in Newton, MS.  Assistance was requested from the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force (GCRFTF) in locating Morrow.

On August 28, 2020, at approximately 6:00 a.m., members of the GCRFTF arrested Morrow in the 1600 block of Pecan Rd., Newton, MS, without incident.  Morrow was transported to the Lauderdale County Jail and is awaiting extradition back to Bell County.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the US Marshals for their assistance in apprehending Morrow.

“The department wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of the victims of this tragedy.  I wish to thank our officers and detectives for their dedicated service in reaching a conclusion in this investigation,” Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble.

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UPDATE – March 17, 2020

The three victims have been identified as Asia Cline, 22, Shaquan Markell Allred, 23, and Freddy Beningo Delacruz Jr., 23. 

This investigation is still ongoing, and information will be released as it becomes available.  If you have any information about this case, we ask you to call the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).  You will remain anonymous. 

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Killeen Police Investigate a Triple Homicide.

On Saturday, March 14, 2020, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the Summerlyn Apartments located at 4101 E. Rancier Avenue in reference to shots fired call.  Officers’ checked the area and were unable to locate the source.  At approximately 1:40 a.m. officers received another call, in reference to a water leak coming from one apartment leading to another. Upon investigation of the source of the water leak officers found an unlocked apartment and attempted to contact the tenant. Officers upon entry to the apartment located three victims deceased, having gunshot wounds.

The victims, two males and one female in their early twenties were pronounced deceased at 2:46 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Daryl Peters.  He ordered autopsies to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.  The investigation is ongoing, and names of the victims will not be released pending next of kin notification. 

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at 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.

The Killeen Police Department is currently investigating the report of a missing person.  We are asking the community if anyone has seen a missing soldier who has not been heard from by his family since Monday, August 17, 2020.

Family members of Elder Fernandez, 23, reported to officers on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 that he was last seen by his Staff Sergeant on Monday afternoon when he dropped him off at his residence located in the 2700 block of Woodlands Drive in Killeen. 

Elder Fernandez is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs approximately 133 pounds. He was last seen wearing black army PT shorts and t-shirt with red athletic shoes.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone who has seen Elder Fernandez or knows his whereabouts to contact the Killeen Police Department at (254) 200-7905.

This incident is being investigated and information will be released as it becomes available. 

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at approximately 6:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 195 and Chaparral Road in reference a 911 call about a major crash involving a white Toyota Corolla and a silver Chevrolet Malibu.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the Malibu was traveling northbound on SH 195 in the outside lane approaching the intersection, when the Corolla, that was traveling southbound on SH 195, turned left at the intersection, through the crossover, in an-attempt to cross the northbound lanes onto Chaparral.  The driver of the Corolla failed to yield right of way to the Malibu, causing the Malibu to strike the Corolla’s right passenger side.  The impact caused the Corolla to rotate to the northeast corner of the intersection into the grassy area, rolling onto its top and coming to a rest.  The Malibu also traveled to the northeast corner and came to a stop in the grassy area. The three occupants in the Corolla were transported to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition and the driver of the Malibu was also transported to Baylor Scott & White in stable condition. 

One of the passengers in the Toyota, Dade Michael Neujahr, 23, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace GW Ivey at approximately 7:54 p.m.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and information will be released as it becomes available. 

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, officers were dispatched at approximately 8:29 p.m. to the intersection of FM  3470 and Oak Valley Drive in reference to a crash involving a motorcycle.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unresponsive male lying in the roadway. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that a blue Suzuki GSX motorcycle was traveling southbound on FM 3470 in the inside lane approaching the intersection.  When a green Honda Civic entered the intersection attempting to turn left into a private drive, the operator of the motorcycle struck the right front of the Honda, causing him to be ejected.  The operator, Corey Dean Reed Jr., 28, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 10:10 p.m.  The operator of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and information will be released as it becomes available. 

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the Killeen Police Department Special Victim’s Unit in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety Human Trafficking Program, concluded a two-day child prostitution sting.  The overall goal of this joint effort was to locate and arrest subjects who were willing to make overt efforts to pay minors to engage in sexual acts.  During this operation nine suspects, three of whom are military, contacted officers through various social media platforms and made agreements for sexual acts with girls they believed were 15 or 16 years of age.  These agreements were for fees that included money, drugs, and/or alcohol.  The suspects were apprehended without incident when they arrived at a predetermined location. 

The operation concluded with seven felony prostitution charges, two misdemeanor prostitution charges, and two guns were confiscated.

• Anthony Xavier Antwon, 25, of Fort Hood, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Javier Perez, 40, of Austin, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Brian Harley Flynn, 21, of Temple, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Brandon Anthony Lee, 25, of Killeen, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Dustin Edward Johnson, 42, of Lott, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Timmy Jones Jr., 30, of Fort Hood, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Shaun Paul Moore, 39, of Kempner, Felony Prostitution under 18
• Rakeem Jamal Nelson, 28, of Killeen, Class A Prostitution
• Pierre Jean, 32, of Killeen, Class A Prostitution

The Killeen Police Department would like to remind citizens, “If you see something, say something”.  Please report any suspicious activity involving Human Trafficking to your local 9-1-1 emergency center.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Monday, April 6, 2020, officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a suspect discharging a firearm in the 2000 block Cedarhill Dr. at 12:05 a.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located evidence and identified a suspect.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department, General Crimes Unit, completed a follow-up investigation and presented the case to the U.S. Attorneys Office in Waco, Texas.  A Federal Grand Jury indicted Michael Cornell Jones, 38, of Killeen for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.          

On Thursday, July 30, 2020, the U.S. Marshals Lonestar Fugitive Task Force and Killeen Police Department arrested Jones in the 2200 block Caprice Dr. after an arrest warrant was obtained from the indictment.

Jones remains in Federal custody.

On Sunday, July 26, 2020, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to Interstate Highway 14 between Stan Schlueter Loop and Rosewood Drive in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a motorcycle.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unresponsive male lying in the roadway.  Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.  The operator of the motorcycle, Seandell Ericson Hawkins, 53, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 6:43 p.m.  He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. 

The preliminary investigation revealed that a red motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the outside lane on IH-14 at a high rate of speed.  When the operator of the motorcycle collided into the rear of a Toyota 4Runner.  The impact caused the operator to be ejected, coming to a rest in the roadway.  The motorcycle operator was wearing a helmet.  The four occupants of the 4Runner reported minor injuries.

Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit asks anyone who may have witnessed this crash, to call the department at (254) 501-8800.  This fatality continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department