Killeen Police are investigating a stabbing in the 700 block of E. Ave. G.

Officers responded to a report of stabbing at 710 E. Ave. G on Monday, September 07, 2015, at 9:57am. Upon the officers arrival they located a 49 year old male with a stab wound.  He was transported to Metroplex Hospital with what is believed to be a non life threatening wound.

The preliminary investigation revealed that there was an altercation and at some point during the altercation the male was stabbed with an unknown object.

This incident continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate a mid morning stabbing.

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at the First Cash Pawn located at 908 W. Rancier Ave., on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 9:50am.   The preliminary information is that two males, that appeared to know each other, were involved in an altercation inside the business when one of the males stabbed the other. The suspect fled the area.  The victim, a 45 year old male, was transported to Scott & White in serious condition.

There is no information at this time on the suspect and the case is still being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division.  Information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident, 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

Officers responded to numerous 911 calls telling them about a major crash in the 3500 block of Watercrest Road at 10:16pm, on Friday, August 21, 2015.

Upon the officers’ arrival they located a dark gray 2007 Ford Mustang in the middle of the roadway, occupied by 2 males, and a silver 2000 Mercedes Benz SUV on the south side off the roadway.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the Ford Mustang was traveling westbound on Watercrest at a high rate of speed; at some point the driver lost control and the vehicle began to spin out of control continuing westbound into the oncoming lanes colliding with the Mercedes SUV.   The Mustang’s driver side collided with the front of the Mercedes, pinning the driver inside.   The 34 year old female driver of the Mercedes was transported to Metroplex Hospital with non life threatening injuries and the passenger in the Mustang was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition; he was later transferred to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital.  The 21 year old driver of the Mustang, a Fort Hood soldier, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 10:55pm.  There will not be an autopsy performed.

The name of the deceased has been withheld pending the notification of their next of kin. The names of the other occupants have also been withheld due to the severity of the crash.

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

Carroll Smith

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

On Friday, August, 14, 2015, a series of robberies started where a male suspect entered various businesses with a mask covering his face and a knife in his hand.  The male demanded money from the businesses and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The first robbery occurred in Bell County at a Dollar General, and was investigated by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.  Over the next few days, a Subway Restaurant in Copperas Cove, a Subway Restaurant in Gatesville, two Subway Restaurants in Killeen and two Dollar General Stores also in Killeen, were robbed by the same suspect.

The Killeen Police Department worked together with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, Copperas Cove Police Department, and the Gatesville Police Department and a suspect was identified and placed under arrest.  The suspect was identified as 31 year old Alfredo Eldridge Coleman Jr. of Killeen. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin set his bond at $850,000; he is currently in the Killeen City Jail awaiting transfer to the Bell County Jail.

The agencies continue to investigate these robberies and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department would like to remind all motorists that beginning Monday, August 24, 2015, a new school year begins.

On Monday, August 24, 2015, motorists will be seeing more children walking to and from school. The Killeen Police Department is asking all motorists to be mindful of the extra pedestrians and that the school zones will be in effect and will be enforced.

Remember the speed limits will be decreased in a designated school zone; the majority of school zones begin at 7:00am and are usually 20 mph. Please remember children are known to dart out into the roadway and it is asked that you give extra attention when driving.

We would also like to remind you that it is against the law to talk on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle within a designated school zone unless the vehicle is stopped or the device is used with a hands free device or to make an emergency call.

It is against the law to use a wireless communication device to view, send or compose an electronic message or engage other application software while operating a motor vehicle in a designated school zone.

Ofelia Miramontez

Public Affairs

Killeen Police Department