Press Release

For Immediate Release – UPDATE

August 3, 2017

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, have continued to investigate the allegations related to Thomas Cannon with the ongoing cooperation and assistance of the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, Killeen Independent School District and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas.  On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the case was presented to the Grand Jury and multiple indictments were issued charging 42 year-old Thomas Cannon, of Salado, with a total of four counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and three counts of Indecency of a Child by Contact. Cannon remains in the Bell County Jail with a current bond of $800,000.

May 12, 2017

Killeen Police received information on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, that a teacher at the Iduma Elementary School allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Special Victims Unit, discovered that a juvenile victim disclosed that their teacher, Mr. Thomas Cannon, had inappropriate physical contact with the student.

On Friday, May 12, 2017, this case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Thomas Lloyd Cannon with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child and Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown issued a warrant for his arrest.  Detectives served the warrant and arrested Cannon at 6:49 p.m.  He was transported to the Killeen City Jail where he is awaiting arraignment.

We would like to thank the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas, Killeen Independent School District, KISD Police Department and the families involved for assisting with this investigation.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police received a 911 call in reference to a shots fired call on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at approximately 2:49 a.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a female lying on the ground at the apartments located at 1100 Willow Springs Road with a gunshot wound.  Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the female suspect had confronted the male victim about a parking complaint while she was armed with a handgun.  The male victim, who is licensed to carry a handgun, attempted to diffuse the confrontation with the suspect unsuccessfully.  The male victim then defended himself with his handgun from the ongoing assault.

The suspect, 23 year-old female Raven Seymone Fisher, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown at 3:44 a.m.  An autopsy has been ordered at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas, TX.

The victim was initially detained by police and later released with no charges at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate shooting on Dan Drive.

Officers responded to the 5700 block of Dan Drive, Tuesday, July 18, 2017, after receiving a 911 call at 11:41 a.m., about a shooting victim.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they met with a 43 year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and a 30 year-old female who was assaulted.  The male victim was immediately transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in stable condition.

The officers were told that a female resident and the male suspect made an arrangement to meet through an online dating site.  During the encounter, there was an altercation between the female and male suspect, when a second male that was inside the residence intervened and was shot by the male suspect.   The suspect, a black male, fled in an unknown direction in an older model white sedan.  The female victim was treated and released on scene.

The Criminal Investigation Division would like to remind the public about the dangers of meeting strangers for internet sales and online dating.  Detectives have taken notice of recent incidents that have taken place after a victim has made arrangements to sell an item through various online marketplaces and agreed to meet the suspect in person.  In addition to the online marketplaces, the danger extends to online dating and social sites that cater to prostitution and casual encounters.

The Department encourages the public to utilize our Safe Exchange Zone located in the lobby of the Police Headquarters at 3304 Community Blvd. when meeting for online sales.

A few tips regarding meeting strangers for sales and dating include:

1. Trust your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is.
2. In the case of sales, don’t go alone.
3. Insist on meeting at a public place such as the KPD Safe Exchange Zone.
4. Do not meet in a secluded area.
5. Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs.
6. Be cautious when buying/selling high value items.
7. Perform the transaction during daylight hours.
8. Tell a friend or family member about your intentions and where you will be.
9. Take your mobile phone with you.

This warning is not necessarily directed at legitimate dating websites, although common sense and caution should always be exercised when meeting a stranger for the first time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

UPDATE

July 17, 2017

The victim has been identified as 29 year-old Daniel LeBlance Magee of Killeen. 

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division Homicide Unit continue to investigate this case and information will be provided as it becomes available. 

Killeen Police Investigate Homicide on Wales Circle

On July 16, 2017, at approximately 3:09 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Wales Circle regarding a shots fired call.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a 29 year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported to Darnall Army Medical Center by Killeen Fire Department ambulance.  The victim succumbed to his wound and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 5:35 a.m.  Judge Cooke ordered an autopsy.

Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division are on scene and investigating.   More information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please call Killeen Police at 254-501-8830, Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

Update:

 July 14, 2017

Upon review of the this case, the Bell County District Attorney’s declined to pursue the Aggravated Assault charge.  The suspect, 18 year-old Darion Boykins was charged with Discharging a Firearm in Certain Municipalities.  Boykins was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke who set bond at $5000.  Boykins was later transported to Bell County Jail.

July 12th, 2017

Killeen Police Respond to a domestic disturbance with shots fired.

On Tuesday, July 11th, 2017, at approximately 3:03 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to a home in the 3500 block of Ida Dr after receiving a call about an active shooter.  The caller advised they heard the sound of a gunshot and observed a male point a handgun at other male.

Officers arrived and located three persons, who were determined to be brothers, involved in the incident. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered that two of the brothers began physically fighting with each other.

During the fight, one of the brothers retrieved a handgun inside their home. The third brother exited the home in an attempt to get help from neighbors, followed by the other two brothers. Witnesses stated that they heard shouting and several gunshots. They stated they then observed the suspect pointing a handgun at the victim.  No one was struck by the gunfire.  The suspect sustained minor injuries during the fight.

Officers placed one male under arrest for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  The suspect was transported to the Killeen Police Department Jail.  The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate this case and it will be reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

More information will be released when it is available.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

July 7, 2017

UPDATE – The Bell County District Attorneys Office reviewed this case and returned a complaint charging, 17 year-old Isaiah Immanuel Fears of Killeen with Aggravated Robbery, following Fears arrest for Evading in a Vehicle on July 5, 2017. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Isaiah Immanuel Fear and set a bond of $75,000. Fears was transported to the Bell County Jail on Thursday, July 06, 2017.

Killeen Police investigate an Armed Robbery at a Convenience Store.

Officers responded to a 911 call of a Robbery at the Mickey’s Convenience Store located at 3802 East Stan Schlueter Loop, on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, just after 12:30 a.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that two males entered the store, displayed a weapon and demanded money.  The suspects fled the area on foot, down Chantz Drive, with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing and gray masks.  No injuries were reported.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Aggravated Robbery 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Aggravated Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE – July 7, 2017

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit have located and spoken to the person of interest in the photos previously released to the public in this case.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are interested in speaking to the individual in these photos.  They believe he may have information that would be pertinent to two robbery investigations that occurred at the USAA Financial Center within two hours of each other.

Killeen Police are investigating two overnight Robberies.

Killeen Police responded to the USAA Financial Center located at 900 W. Central Texas Expressway in reference to two separate Aggravated Robberies.  Officers responded to the first robbery on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at approximately 10:37 p.m. Officers subsequently responded to a second robbery at approximately 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.   Officers were told that in each robbery, the victims were approached while using the ATM by two black males; one displayed a weapon.  The suspects demanded money from the victims and fled the area in an unknown direction.  They were last seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks over their faces.

One of the victims was assaulted by the suspects and he was treated and released on scene.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, suspect the robberies to be connected, but are unable to determine if they are at this time.  Each incident will be investigated individually.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about these Aggravated Robberies 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for these Aggravated Robberies, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department