Killeen Police Charge 29-Year-Old Man with Murder
Killeen, TX (January 8, 2026) — UPDATE: Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of Anthony Glenn Powell.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call regarding a gunshot victim in the 800 block of W. Avenue D. Upon arrival, officers located Powell suffering from a gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and a complaint was issued charging Ryon Marcus Lucius with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for his arrest. Lucius is currently incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on unrelated charges.
Detectives continue to investigate this Murder, and no further information is available at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFY THE MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (October 29, 2024): Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the victim as 37-year-old Anthony Glenn Powell.
Detectives are actively investigating this Murder, and no further information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE EIGHTEENTH MURDER OF 2024
Killeen, TX (October 17, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call in reference to a gunshot victim in the 800 block of W. Avenue D. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 37-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition.
The victim unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Larry Wilkey at 6:34 a.m. on October 17, 2024. He 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 Charge 18-Year-Old in Fatal Monte Carlo Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 2, 2026): UPDATE – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright.
Following the investigation, the case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and two criminal complaints were issued against Jada Raquelle Levy, 18. Levy has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Murder. Bell County Associate District Judge Susan Criss issued an arrest warrant for her.
On December 31, 2025, Levy was located and arrested by the Killeen Police Department. She was arraigned by Judge Criss and received a total bond of $300,000. She is currently being held in the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains ongoing, and there is no further information available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON MONTE CARLO LANE
Killeen, TX (November 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 22-year-old female following a shooting incident.
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Monte Carlo Lane in reference to two shooting victims suffering with gunshot wounds. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a conscious male inside the residence. Killeen Fire EMS arrived and provided life-saving measures to both victims.
The 26-year-old male victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple with non-life-threatening injuries. He has been treated and released.
The female victim, Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright was pronounced deceased at 2:47 a.m. by Justice of the Nicola James at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were inside their residence when an unknown person fired a weapon from outside toward the residence.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Monte Carlo Lane
Killeen, TX (November 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 22-year-old female following a shooting incident.
On November 26, 2025, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Monte Carlo Lane in reference to two shooting victims suffering with gunshot wounds. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a conscious male inside the residence. Killeen Fire EMS arrived and provided life-saving measures to both victims.
The 26-year-old male victim was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple with non-life-threatening injuries. He has been treated and released.
The female victim, Tai’Lynn Akaya Wright was pronounced deceased at 2:47 a.m. by Justice of the Nicola James at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were inside their residence when an unknown person fired a weapon from outside toward the residence.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (November 8, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has charged William Arturo Scott in connection with the murder of Vincent Abenoyap Mbo that occurred on Blake Street on November 2, 2025.
Scott was arraigned this morning by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman, who set bond at $2,000,000. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
This investigation remains active, and no further information will be released at this time.
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Killeen Police Identify Deceased Victim
Killeen, TX (November 3, 2025) UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has identified the 25-year-old victim as Vincent Abenoyap Mbo, of Killeen.
The suspect remains in stable condition.
This investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (November 2, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 6300 block of Blake Street.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Blake Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers observed a male running out of a residence who advised them that another person inside had been shot. While officers were conducting their investigation, shots were fired toward them from inside the residence.
The Killeen Police Tactical Response Unit was deployed and arrived on scene. SWAT officers breached the door and discovered a 25-year-old male victim lying near the entrance, suffering from gunshot wounds. As officers attempted to remove the victim to render aid, the suspect, a 36-year-old male, continued to fire at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in stable condition.
Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The officer involved, a four-year veteran of the department, has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is conducting the investigation into this incident. The department’s Internal Affairs Unit will handle the administrative review. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office is also assisting.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 20-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (November 4, 2025) – UPDATE: The Killeen Police Department has charged a 20-year-old male in connection with the murder of Gabriel Lee Garza.
The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit presented their investigation to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review. On October 30, 2025, two complaints were issued: one charging Quionne Smith (20) with Murder, and another charging Donald Kessee Jr. (18) with Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery.
Smith was previously arrested on May 30, 2025, the day after the murder, on a Federal Arrest Warrant for Possession of an Unregistered Firearm and remains in custody at the Jack Harwell Detention Center in Waco.
Kessee Jr. was arrested shortly after the incident and is currently serving a sentence for an unrelated juvenile offense. Upon completion of his juvenile sentence, he will be served with the warrant for Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery.
This investigation remains active, and no additional information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON CANTABRIAN DRIVE
Killeen, TX (May 29, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 19-year-old male following a shooting.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 1:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Cantabrian Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and began life-saving measures. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The victim, Gabriel Lee Garza, was pronounced deceased at 6:29 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the victim met with two to three males outside a residence. Multiple shots were fired, and the victim was struck multiple times. It appears the victim and the suspects knew each other.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no further information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting on Blake
Killeen, TX (November 2, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 6300 block of Blake Street.
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Blake Street in reference to a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers observed a male running out of a residence who advised them that another person inside had been shot. While officers were conducting their investigation, shots were fired toward them from inside the residence.
The Killeen Police Tactical Response Unit was deployed and arrived on scene. SWAT officers breached the door and discovered a 25-year-old male victim lying near the entrance, suffering from gunshot wounds. As officers attempted to remove the victim to render aid, the suspect, a 36-year-old male, continued to fire at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in stable condition.
Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The officer involved, a four-year veteran of the department, has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is conducting the investigation into this incident. The department’s Internal Affairs Unit will handle the administrative review. The Bell County District Attorney’s Office is also assisting.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on Williamette Lane
Killeen, TX (October 26, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in two deceased victims.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 2:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of Williamette Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 44-year-old female and a 43-year-old male deceased inside the residence.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the female deceased at 3:02 p.m. and the male at 3:04 p.m.
The preliminary investigation indicates this was a domestic-related incident and appears to be a murder-suicide.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Elyse Drive
Killeen, TX (October 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 58-year-old male following a shooting incident.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 3:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Elyse Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced deceased at 5:40 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene, who ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a domestic dispute inside the home when the suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim. The suspect remained on scene. He was taken into custody by officers and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division continue to actively investigate this case. This appears to be an isolated incident.
There is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON LAURA DRIVE
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON LAURA DRIVE
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Killeen, TX (September 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department identified a suspect in this case as Yannie Kelvin Chishimba. On 09/24/25, the KPD Robbery/Homicide Unit was notified by the Texas Department of Public Safety they located a vehicle on the side of US Highway 190 in Lampasas County. Mr. Chishimba was located inside the vehicle deceased. After further investigation, it was revealed Mr. Chishimba died as a result of suicide.
No other information will be released at this time.
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Killeen, TX (September 23, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 23-year-old following a shooting incident.
On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at approximately 1:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Laura Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim deceased from a gunshot wound inside his residence.
The victim, Jaquarious Fenn, was pronounced deceased at 4:40 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was inside the home with the suspect when he was shot. The suspect fled the scene after the shooting. This is an ongoing investigation. This is an isolated incident.
If anyone has information call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON JULY DR
UPDATE:
Killeen, TX (August 11, 2025): The deceased persons are identified as Nathaly Bravo, 26 years-old (victim) and William Rosario, 23 years-old (suspect).
This case remains active and there is no further information at this time.
Killeen, TX (August 10th, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting resulting in two deceased persons.
On Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at approximately 12:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a man down call on July Dr. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 26-year-old female with a gunshot wound outside of the residence. Officers also located a 23-year-old male deceased inside the residence with a gunshot wound.
Justice of the Peace Nichola James pronounced the female deceased at 12:27 a.m. and the male deceased at 12:31 a.m. Both the male and female will be sent to the Southwest Forensic Institute of Forensic Science for autopsies.
The preliminary investigation reveals this to be a domestic situation and it appears to be a murder-suicide. Detectives believe there is no further danger to the community in relation to this incident.
If anyone has information on this shooting, please call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no additional information available at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
KilleenPD News 