Cobalt Shooting Victims Identified
Officers were called to the 5900 block of Cobalt Lane at 4:51pm, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived to find a female in the driveway suffering with a gunshot wound; she was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The 24 year female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 6:01pm.
Once the residence was secured, officers located a male and a female deceased inside the residence. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the 38 year old female deceased at 6:18pm and the 38 year old male deceased at 6:21pm.
Through the investigation it was revealed that this incident appears to be a Double Murder/Suicide. The detectives learned that there was a domestic disturbance occurring when the male produced a handgun and shot his wife. The other female, the wife’s sister, was fleeing the residence when the male shot her. The male then returned inside the residence and shot himself. There were others inside the residence but there were no other injuries.
The female victims have been identified as 38 year old Jacquelyn Leonna Morrell and 24 year old Regina Diane Culbert.
The male has been identified as 38 year old Wiley Stephen Morrell.
There will be no other information released involving this case.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Update – Killeen Investigates Homicide on Cobalt Lane
UPDATE – August 10, 2015
Detectives continue to investigate the incident on Cobalt Lane. Through the investigation it has been learned that this incident appears to be a Double Murder/Suicide.
The detectives learned that there was a domestic disturbance occurring when the male produced a handgun and shot his wife. The other female, the wife’s sister, was fleeing the residence when the male shot her. The male then returned inside the residence and shot himself. There were others inside the residence but there were no other injuries.
The names continue to be withheld until further notifications are made.
Officers were called to the 5900 block of Cobalt Lane at 4:51pm, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived to find a female in the driveway suffering with a gunshot wound; she was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The 24 year female succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 6:01pm.
Once the residence was secured, officers located a male and a female deceased inside the residence. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the 38 year old female deceased at 6:18pm and the 38 year old male deceased at 6:21pm.
The names of the deceased have been withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Promotes National Night Out 2015
On Tuesday, October 6th, neighborhoods throughout Killeen are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “32nd Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 6 to 9 p.m. on October 6th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Killeen and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Neighborhoods are encouraged to host a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, contests, and youth activities. Call and register your neighborhood so they will get a visit from the police department, fire department and McGruff the Crime Dog.
“The National Night Out program is an outstanding campaign to help build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships. On October 6th, we invite citizens of Killeen and neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party.” It’s also a chance to have a really good time!
If you would like to register your neighborhood or find out more information please contact Tammy Moseley at 501-8805.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates a Crash on Stan Schuleter Loop
Killeen Police investigate an early afternoon crash on Stan Schuleter Loop.
Officers responded to Stan Schuleter Loop and Bowles Drive on Thursday, July 30, 2015, at 1:32pm, after one of the officers notified communications that he had been involved in a crash and requested EMS. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a police Chevy Tahoe and silver Chevy Malibu with major damage.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the marked unit occupied with two officers was traveling westbound on Stan Schuleter Loop when the female driver of the Malibu attempted to cross five lanes of traffic northbound onto Bowles Drive into the path of the oncoming Tahoe, causing the Tahoe to collide with the passenger side of the Malibu.
One officer was transported to Seton Hospital, the other officer was transported to Metroplex Hospital and the female driver was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center; all with non-life threatening injuries.
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
Killeen Police Arrest Robbery Suspects
Killeen Police Arrest Aggravated Robbery Suspects.
Officers responded to the Point Liquor 6, located at 1312 E Rancier Ave., on Monday, July 27, 2015, at 12:28pm, after receiving a 911 call that the store had just been robbed. Upon the officers arrival they were told that an armed black male, wearing a long sleeve shirt, jeans and a red bandana on his face, had demanded money then fled the store. A witness saw the male running from the store southbound and provided officers with the description and license plate number for the vehicle that the male entered. Officers located the suspect vehicle just after 12:30pm; a traffic stop was conducted at Old FM 440 and Circle M. After further investigation, the three male occupants were taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, charging 44 year old Stanley Lamorris Nicholes and 25 year old Andre Lazar Crowley Jr., with Aggravated Robbery. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Nicholes and Crowley, issuing a $100,000.00 bond for each. Both men have been transferred to the Bell County Jail. The third male was released without charges.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Aggravated Robbery and Evading Arrest Offenses
Killeen Police are investigating Aggravated Robbery and Evading Arrest offenses.
Officers responded to the Gateway Food Mart located at 100 E. Hallmark on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 5:32pm, after receiving a 911 call telling them the store had just been robbed. Upon the officers arrival they were told that an armed black male wearing a gray shirt, jeans and a red bandana on his face, had demanded money then fled the store. There were no injuries during this Robbery.
As the officers were searching the area in the 200 block of E. Bryce, a witness observed a white Ford Escape SUV hit a vehicle and begin to flee the area. An officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver began accelerating and fleeing from the officer. The suspect in the hit and run drove north on S. Gray then westbound on E. Hallmark at a high rate of speed. A pursuit ensued; the officer continued to pursue the suspect when the vehicle hit a dip at Florence and W. Hallmark causing the vehicle to vault into the air coming down in the 100 block of W. Hallmark and hitting a telephone pole. The driver then attempted to flee from the vehicle but fell to the ground due to an injury to his leg. The driver was transported by ambulance to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple in serious condition.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about the Aggravated Robbery or knows the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or anonymously text BELLCO along with your tip 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 anonymous and if your tip leads the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Identifies Victim From Hit & Run on 195
Killeen Police investigate early morning crash that sends two people to the hospital.
Officers responded to the 2800 block of S. Fort Hood St. at 1:55am, on May 25, 2015, after receiving a 911 call telling them about a pedestrian getting hit by a vehicle.
Upon the officer’s arrival they located two females who had been hit by a vehicle in the 2800 block of S. Fort Hood St. Witnesses told the officer that a 28 year old female was crossing from the west side of the roadway to the east side and as she was crossing on foot, a tan midsize vehicle traveling in the outside lane, struck the female knocking her to the ground; the vehicle continued traveling southbound, fleeing the area. A female who was inside a restaurant, heard the witnesses and went outside to assist the injured female, as the nurse was assisting the victim, a Honda that was traveling southbound in the inside lane struck both females. The nurse was struck knocking her away from the other female and the first female victim was run over by vehicle.
UPDATE- The female who was crossing the roadway and was struck twice, Kyesha Lashell Harris-Foster, succumbed to her injuries from the crash and was pronounced deceased at Baylor Scott & White Hospital on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 10:12am, by Justice of the Peace Barfield. There will not be an autopsy ordered.
The KPD Traffic Unit Investigators continue to investigate this crash and advised the tan midsized vehicle that fled the scene will be missing the drive’s side mirror and have damage to the front left of the vehicle. This vehicle has not been located.
Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the suspect vehicle or information about the driver is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477). You can also go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip to 274637 or text STOP to stop the tip to 274637, message and data rates may apply. All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Suspicious Person in Lions Park
On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at 3:28pm, officers responded to a suspicious person call at the Lions Park, located at 1600 E. Stan Schlueter Loop. The caller said that an elderly Asian female had offered cookies to their child and had also picked up another child without the parent’s permission. The officers arrived at 3:31pm and located the elderly female at the Senior Center and soon realized that there was a language barrier, as the female did not speak English. The officers spoke with the female’s family member and it was determined that there was no malicious intent on her part and that she was just being friendly with the children. After officers spoke with the female and her family member, the female understood that it was not the proper thing to do. There have been no other reports of a female attempting to take children. The officers who responded to Lions Park did not feel there was a threat to the children and felt this was a cultural difference involving the elderly female.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating Jewelry Theft
On June 19, 2015, at approximately 8:54 pm, a Felony Theft occurred at the Zales Jewelry Store located in the Killeen Mall.
The suspect entered the store wanting to see bridal rings so the associate showed him a 4 CT TW bridal ring. The subject then asked to see another piece so the associate placed the first item back into the showcase and pulled out a second piece. The subject then stated that he wanted to see both pieces to compare side-by-side. The associate pulled the first piece out of the case. At this time, the suspect grabbed the merchandise from her hand and ran out of the store taking the two bridal rings valued at more than $13,000.
The suspect has been described as a black male with a salt and pepper mustache, in his mid 50’s to early 60’s. He stands approximately 6’0 and weighs approximately 220 pounds. He was last seen wearing a light blue button down shirt and an off white newsboy cap.
Detectives are asking if anyone can identify this suspect or knows anything about this Theft, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TPS, go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or anonymously text BELLCO along with the tip 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 results in the arrest of the suspect responsible for this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killen Police Department
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