Killeen Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Three Men in Shots Fired Incident
Killeen, TX (March 7, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is currently investigating a shots fired disturbance that occurred at a department store.
At approximately 1:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Ross department store located at 3205 E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to a disturbance involving shots fired. Upon arrival, officers began investigating and determined that the disturbance involved several individuals. No injuries were reported.
During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained surveillance video from the business and are seeking to identify and speak with three males seen in the photos below in reference to this incident.
Anyone with information about the individuals or this incident is asked to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 36-Year-Old Male with Murder
Killeen, TX (March 1, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, received a complaint from the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. William Kimbrell Ridgely was charged with the murder of Brandon James Petree. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman arraigned Ridgely and set his bond at $500,000. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, continues to investigate this case.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE MURDER OF A 35-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive in reference to a shots-fired disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim, Brandon James Petree, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:41 p.m.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing arguing followed by multiple gunshots. One person has been detained in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information related to this murder is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case and there is no additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 21-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old male.
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 12:11 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Fort Hood Street in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition. The victim, Christopher Gharrynio Narcisse, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Rosanne Fisher at 1:24 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this murder to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for iOS or Android to submit an anonymous tip. All information is confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000 in cash.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. There is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Murder of a 35-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 26, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 35-year-old male.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive in reference to a shots-fired disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim, Brandon James Petree, was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:41 p.m.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing arguing followed by multiple gunshots. One person has been detained in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information related to this murder is asked to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case and there is no additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify and Arrest Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (February 11, 2026) UPDATE: Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in the murder of Brandon Richards.
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, detectives presented the case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. As a result, two criminal complaints were filed. Natalia Lamontiara Trader, 22, was charged with Murder and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence.
Trader was arraigned by Bell County Magistrate Anthony Woolstrum, who set bond at $1,000,000 for the Murder charge and $50,000 for the Tampering charge. She is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to actively investigate this case. No additional information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATING THE MURDER OF A 22-YEAR-OLD MALE
Killeen, TX (February 10, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old male.
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Cunningham Road in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male on the front porch of an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim, Brandon Richards, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 8:26 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
Anyone with information related to this murder is urged to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 22-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 9, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old male.
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 7:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Cunningham Road in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male on the front porch of an apartment suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim, Brandon Richards, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 8:26 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported the victim had been shot and that the suspect fled the area.
Anyone with information related to this murder is urged to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigating the Murder of a 35-Year-Old Male
Killeen, TX (February 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of James Marquis Simmons.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 3:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to Club Blu Print, located at 4505 E. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers located a male in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was immediately airlifted to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center in critical condition.
The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Gregory Johnson at 5:01 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 9-1-1 caller reported hearing gunshots and then discovering the male in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. An unknown vehicle was observed leaving the scene.
Anyone with information related to this murder should contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating this case. No additional information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify Deceased Male from Fatal Shooting
Killeen, TX (January 22, 2026): UPDATE – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division have identified the deceased male involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2600 block of Illinois Avenue.
The 58-year-old male has been identified as Randy Lee Wright.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident and there is no further information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON ILLINOIS AVENUE
Killeen, TX (January 18, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old male.
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of a violent domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old male outside in the breezeway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The male was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 2:42 p.m.
The female victim, 45, was also transported to Seton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates witnesses heard a female screaming and observed a male pointing a firearm at her. A 66-year-old male who was walking in the area heard the disturbance and intervened. The 58-year-old male then pointed his gun at the female and the 66-year-old male, who then fired his own handgun, striking the 58-year-old.
The case will be reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Illinois Avenue
Killeen, TX (January 18, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old male.
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at approximately 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a report of a violent domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old male outside in the breezeway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The male was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 2:42 p.m.
The female victim, 45, was also transported to Seton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates witnesses heard a female screaming and observed a male pointing a firearm at her. A 66-year-old male who was walking in the area heard the disturbance and intervened. The 58-year-old male then pointed his gun at the female and the 66-year-old male, who then fired his own handgun, striking the 58-year-old.
The case will be reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. No arrests have been made at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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
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