Killeen, TX (May 1, 2023): May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to remind citizens about our Killeen Cares Program. This program is offered to community members who live with a mental challenge or Autism who want to make officers aware of their special need or condition.

The Killeen Cares Program, launched in May of 2022, provides decals to those who qualify, to let officers know that someone they are approaching may be enrolled in the program so they can respond to the situation accordingly. Officers will use their crisis intervention training to assist in recognizing behaviors that are associated with mental illness, Autism or those in crisis.

Anyone who has been diagnosed with a mental illness or Autism by a licensed mental health provider is eligible. To enroll, a licensed medical professional who is qualified to diagnose individuals in behavioral health, must complete and submit a Killeen Cares form to the Community Engagement Unit with the Killeen Police Department. The unit will review and contact the resident to complete enrollment. Once the resident receives a decal, he or she should place their decal at the bottom left side of their vehicle’s back windshield or in a window at the front of their home.

More than a dozen community members have enrolled in the program, and we would like to ask the citizens of Killeen, to help spread the word about the program. We have worked with organizations such as Central County Services, the Bell County Free Clinic, Autism Behavioral Support, Advent Health, Baylor Scott & White Health, and the Killeen Autism Center. These organizations have licensed medical professionals trained in the realm of behavioral health and are qualified to diagnose individuals. They have referred families and individuals to participate in the Killeen Cares Program.

“Residents enrolled in the program have been very appreciative, thanking us for making them feel safer,” said Sgt. Angela Mathews, who spearheaded the program. “Officers also say the program is helpful and awareness is key.”

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 43.8 million people in this country, or one in five adults, suffer from mental health issues annually. During Mental Health Awareness Month, this is a great opportunity to remind citizens about this program.

Medical facilities who would like to participate in the program and be added to the list of providers, can contact Sgt. Mathews at amathews@killeentexas.gov or killeencares@killeentexas.gov to be provided the forms for the program.

For more information, citizens can visit the program’s webpage at http://www.killeentexas.gov/KilleenCares.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (March 27, 2023): Killeen Police have identified the female as 47-year-old Jamileth Joana Shapiro.

This case continues to be investigated and there is no additional information at this time.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE RESPOND TO A LATE-NIGHT SHOOTING

Killeen, TX (March 25, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating a domestic incident on Hank Drive.

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Hank Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. They immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. She was transported to the Carl R. Darn all Army Medical Center in critical condition. The female succumbed to her injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced her deceased at 1:18 a.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the female and the male were involved in a verbal altercation when the female grabbed a butcher knife and was holding it to her side during the argument. The male grabbed a gun and a single shot was fired, striking the female in the chest area. The male called 911 and started CPR until officers arrived and took over.

No arrest has been made at this time.

Detectives continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (March 25, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating a domestic incident on Hank Drive.

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Hank Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers arrival, they located a female suffering from a gunshot wound. They immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. She was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. The female succumbed to her injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced her deceased at 1:18 a.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the female and the male were involved in a verbal altercation when the female grabbed a butcher knife and was holding it to her side during the argument. The male grabbed a gun and a single shot was fired, striking the female in the chest area. The male called 911 and started CPR until officers arrived and took over.

No arrest has been made at this time.

Detectives continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (February 7, 2023): A 21-year-old male has been charged with Murder of Jonathon Allen Hampton.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit investigated this homicide and presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. A complaint was returned charging Antonio Trevon Edwards Hodges with Murder. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman arraigned Hodges and set his bond at $1,000,000. Hodges is currently in the Bell County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

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UPDATE – September 18, 2020

Offense upgraded to Murder Investigation

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division were notified that the victim in this offense succumbed to their injuries. The victim is identified as Jonathon Allen Hampton, 24, of Killeen. Justice of the Peace Theodore Duffield pronounced Hampton deceased at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple. An autopsy was ordered to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest. The images are of an individual wanted for questioning related to this offense. This individual also owns, or had access to, the white Volvo S60 pictured in the security footage.

Please contact the department at 254-501-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.

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Killeen Police Investigate Aggravated Assault on Fairview Drive

On Monday, September 14, 2020, at approximately 2:19 a.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fairview Dr. in reference to a shooting. The victim, a 24-year-old male, was transported by helicopter to Baylor Scott and White in Temple. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the head and remains in critical condition.

Detectives continue to investigate this case and more information will be released as it becomes available.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (January 9, 2023): Officers were dispatched at approximately 8:45 p.m. to the 4600 block of Frontier Trail in reference to a robbery. The victim told officers that a black male approached him at gunpoint and demanded his wallet, phone and vehicle.  The suspect then fled the area in the victims vehicle, a Honda Civic.

At approximately 9:09 p.m., officers located the vehicle near Stan Schlueter Loop and Mesa Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the suspect driver refused to stop.  The vehicle sped off westbound on Elms Road and officers pursued the vehicle.  The driver attempted to turn southbound on Trimmier Road, when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole.  The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.  No injuries were reported.  

The impact on the utility pole caused a power outage in the area and Oncor is currently on scene making repairs. 

This case is active and charges are pending review with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Officers were dispatched to Interstate 14 at approximately 10:01 p.m., in reference to a multiple vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a SUV was traveling eastbound in the outside lane on I-14, when the driver struck a disabled vehicle that was on the side of the roadway. An 18-wheeler, that was also traveling eastbound in the inside lane, attempted to take evasive action, struck the SUV and the edge of the bridge, causing it to overturn.

No injuries were reported.

The City of Killeen and TXDOT are currently taking part in cleanup efforts and are expected to be completed by mid afternoon.

The eastbound lanes continue to remain closed. We will update the community once the area is open.

Alex Gearhart

Assistant Chief of Police

Killeen Police Department

On December 24, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 3300 block of Hereford Lane. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers administered life-saving measures until paramedics arrived on scene to assist.

The victim, Clint Demetri Jones, succumbed to his injuries, and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman, at 2:44 a.m.

No arrests have been made at this time.

This is the twenty-second Murder victim in the City of Killeen this year.

The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, especially the persons who were on the area when officers arrived, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://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.

Detectives are actively investigating this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.

Alex Gearhart

Assistant Chief of Police

Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 14, 2022): On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the Killeen Police Department, along with the Belton Police Department, Harker Heights Police Department and Copperas Cove Police Department, will host a special swearing-in ceremony for Devarjaye Daniel. Devarjaye was diagnosed with brain and spine cancer at age 8 and one of his dreams is to become a police officer. His mission is to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as possible and we are excited to help him fulfill his dream.

Please join us at 3:00 p.m. at the Killeen Police Department Police Headquarters located at 3304 Community Blvd., Killeen, Texas.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department