Pedestrian in Critical Condition Following Vehicle Crash
Killeen, TX (January 30, 2025): A woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning.
At approximately 2:48 a.m. on January 30, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to a vehicle crash near Central Texas Expressway and Weldon Way. Upon arrival, they found a female pedestrian lying in the roadway. Paramedics from the Killeen Fire Department provided medical assistance and transported her to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, where she remains in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a blue Kia two-door car was traveling eastbound in the 400 block of E Central Texas Expressway when it struck the pedestrian, who was reportedly standing in the outside lane. The driver stopped and called 9-1-1 to report the incident.
During the investigation, officers arrested the 29-year-old female driver at the scene for Driving While Intoxicated and outstanding warrants.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the crash. No further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Single-Vehicle Crash on 38th Street
Killeen, TX: (January 29, 2025): One person is deceased after a single-car crash.
On January 29, 2025 at 2:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Bus 190) and 38th Street in reference to a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle partially on fire, and witnesses performing first-aid on the female. Officers began life-saving measures until Killeen Fire Department paramedics arrived. She was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a white Kia sedan was traveling eastbound on Veterans Memorial Blvd. at high speed when it veered off the roadway, colliding with multiple utility poles near the 38th Street intersection.
The 49-year-old driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at 4:17 a.m. at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson, who ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Motorcycle Fatality on State Highway 195
Killeen, TX (January 25, 2025): On Saturday, January 25, 2025, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 195 and Creek Place Drive in response to a traffic accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a motorcycle had collided with a pickup truck at the intersection.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on SH 195. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving between vehicles.
A red Toyota pickup truck traveling eastbound on Creek Place Drive, was preparing to turn northbound onto SH 195, began to enter the median when the motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the truck.
The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old Fort Cavazos solider, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 2:16 p.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas. His name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
The driver of the pickup truck did not report any injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Victim Identified and Suspect Charged with Manslaughter in Dustin Court Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 25, 2025): Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit identified the victim as Raymon Cruz.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were playing with a handgun in the bedroom of the residence when the suspect pulled the trigger, striking the victim.
The Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and a complaint was issued charging 19-year-old Jeremiah Ezekiel Hanley. Hanley was arraigned in the Killeen City Jail by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, who set his bond at $120,000. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident and at this time there is no other information to be released.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE ON DUSTIN COURT
Killeen, TX (January 23, 2025): Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Dustin Court in response to a 911 call about a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported by ambulance to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition.
Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 6:31 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A 20-year-old male was placed under arrest and transported to the Killeen City Jail. Charges are currently pending.
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating this incident and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating a Homicide on Dustin Court
Killeen, TX (January 23, 2025): Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Dustin Court in response to a 911 call about a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately started to perform life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported by ambulance to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition.
Tragically, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 6:31 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A 20-year-old male was placed under arrest and transported to the Killeen City Jail. Charges are currently pending.
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating this incident and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Single-Vehicle Crash
Killeen, TX (January 23, 2025): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Central Texas Expressway, leaving two women in critical condition.
On January 22, 2025, at approximately 11:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of E Central Texas Expressway in reference to a major vehicle crash. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located two women lying on the ground.
The preliminary investigation indicate that a Toyota sedan was traveling westbound on the entrance ramp to Interstate 14 at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered the median between the ramp and the expressway, rolled several times, and crossed the roadway before coming to a rest upside down on the Central Texas Expressway shoulder. During the roll-over, both occupants were ejected. They were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Temple; one by helicopter and the other by ambulance, both in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Seventeenth Murder of 2024
Killeen, TX (September 22, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired in the 2200 block of Wheeler Avenue. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 22-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. Officers began to perform lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:48 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
There is no threat to the community related to this incident.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit are actively investigating this Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Late-Pedestrian Crash
Killeen, TX (September 18, 2024): On September 18, 2024, at around 1:29 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a crash in the 5600 block of East Stagecoach Road. Killeen Police Department Accident Investigators arrived at the scene, where a preliminary investigation revealed that an unidentified dark-colored vehicle failed to stay in its lane, veered onto the sidewalk, and struck a pedestrian who was walking his dog. The vehicle then fled the scene.
The pedestrian was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in Temple, where he remains in critical but stable condition, pending surgery. Unfortunately, the pedestrian’s dog was killed in the crash.
Initial investigation has indicated that a possible suspect vehicle could be a darker (gray or silver) smaller car, possibly a Honda. The vehicle will have front end damage.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit are asking anyone with any information, videos, or security footage of this area to contact the Traffic Unit at (254) 200-7970 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charges 24-Year-Old Male with the Fourteenth Murder of 2024
Killeen, TX (September 14, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified a suspect and presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review. On Friday, September 13, 2024, a complaint was returned charging 24-Year-Old Dimani Phillip Gaddis with Murder. An arrest warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
Gaddis was previously arrested on other unrelated charges and is currently in the Bell County Jail. Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey arraigned Gaddis and set his bond at $1,250,000.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Community for sharing videos and assisting with the identification of this suspect.
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Killeen, TX (August 26, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 68-year-old Vivian Delois McClain.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE FOURTEENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (August 25, 2024): On Sunday August 25, 2024, at approximately 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Drive in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed them of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Drive.
Upon the officers’ arrival they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James 5:04 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
There is no threat to the community related to this incident.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit are asking anyone with videos or security footage of this area to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at (254) 501-8830.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating an Early Morning Crash
Killeen, TX (August 18, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian.
On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of S Fort Hood Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officers arrival, they located a male in roadway with severe injuries. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing S Fort Hood Road west to east. When a black Chevrolet SUV, traveling north on S Fort Hood Road, entered the left turn lane in preparation to turn onto W Elms Road and struck the pedestrian, who may have paused while crossing.
The pedestrian was not crossing at the lighted intersection at W Elms Road and was in a poorly lit area, wearing dark-colored clothing.
No injuries were reported by the driver and two passengers of the SUV.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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