Killeen Police Investigate a Shooting on Griffith Loop
Killeen, TX (March 26, 2025): On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 6:48 p.m., Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 6100 block of Griffith Loop in reference to a shooting victim.
Upon arrival, officers found a 52-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim, Jahid Hombre Black, tragically succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased at 7:23 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at the scene.
Three other males, ages 10, 12, and 18, were also in the vehicle. Two sustained gunshot wounds, while the third was injured as a result of the crash. All three were transported to local hospitals in unknown condition.
A 16-year-old male suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victims stopped in front of the suspect’s residence in a vehicle. All parties involved were known to each other. An interaction occurred, during which the suspect opened fire on the vehicle. The driver, the 52-year-old victim, attempted to drive away but crashed the vehicle approximately two blocks away.
Detectives believe this was an isolated incident and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit continues to investigate. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify Homicide Victim
Killeen, TX (February 25, 2025): Detectives have identified the victim as Esther Gitau, an active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Cavazos.
Further details are under investigation, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE ON LAKECREST
Killeen, TX (February 22, 2025): On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., Killeen Police officers responded to a welfare check at a residence located in the 3300 block of Lakecrest Drive.
Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 37-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at 9:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. Her name will be not released until next of kin is notified. Two children were located inside the residence, unaware of what occurred and are safe.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant for the victim’s spouse, 42-year-old John Mwangi. The suspect was later located on Fort Cavazos. He is currently in the Killeen City Jail.
Detectives believe this was a domestic violence-related incident and there is no danger to the public.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit 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 Lakecrest
Killeen, TX (February 22, 2025): On Friday, February 21, 2025, at approximately 7:16 p.m., Killeen Police officers responded to a welfare check at a residence located in the 3300 block of Lakecrest Drive.
Upon the officers arrival, they found a 37-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at 9:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. Her name will be not released until next of kin is notified. Two children were located inside the residence, unaware of what occurred and are safe.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant for the victim’s spouse, 42-year-old John Mwangi. The suspect was later located on Fort Cavazos. He is currently in the Killeen City Jail.
Detectives believe this was a domestic violence-related incident and there is no danger to the public.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit are actively investigating this incident and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charge 34-Year-Old Male with Murder and Assault
Killeen, TX (February 21, 2025) UPDATE: Detectives from the Robbery-Homicide Unit investigated the case and presented their findings to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office. As a result, two complaints were filed, leading to two arrest warrants issued by Justice of the Peace Nicola James – one for Murder and another for Aggravated Assault— charging 34-year-old Lemont Diante McKinney. At this time, McKinney was already in custody at the Bell County Jail on unrelated charges. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman later arraigned him, setting a total bond of $1,200,000.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON CUNNINGHAM
Killeen, TX (January 6, 2025): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division investigate the death of a 28-year-old female.
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Best Western Plus located at 2709 Cunningham Road in reference to multiple 911 calls about shots fired. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a male both suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began life saving measures on both until paramedics arrived. The 34-year-old male was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White and was conscious and alert. The female victim, Jazmien Rae’Lynn Hernandez, unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 3:05 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 34-year-old male was engaged in a verbal altercation a 32-year-old male outside the hotel. During the exchange, both individuals fired shots, resulting in injuries to each other and the female. Witnesses told officers that the 32-year-old male fled on foot south behind the hotel. The 32-year-old male then fled on foot heading south, prompting officers to begin a search of the area. Shortly after, officers were notified that a male had arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds. Officers were able to verify that this was the male that had fled on foot.
Both males are currently in the hospital are listed in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify 39-Year-Old Male Victim
Killeen, TX (February 7, 2025): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as Jason Lee Bergland.
Detectives continue to investigate this Homicide and are asking if anyone has information about this incident, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
This is an active investigation and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE CONDUCTING A DEATH INVESTIGATION
Killeen, TX (February 1, 2025): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 39-year-old male.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at approximately 2:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Roy Reynolds Drive and E. Rancier Avenue in reference to a 9-1-1 call about a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a male with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 3:28 a.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this incident, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Detectives are actively investigating this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Conducting a Death Investigation
Killeen, TX (February 1, 2025): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 39-year-old male.
On Saturday, February 1, 2025, at approximately 2:36 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Roy Reynolds Drive and E. Rancier Avenue in reference to a 9-1-1 call about a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they discovered a male with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 3:28 a.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this incident, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS(8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Detectives are actively investigating this incident and there is no additional 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
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit Identifies 76-Year-Old Male from Shooting Incident
Killeen, TX (January 24, 2025): UPDATE – On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at approximately 9:43 a.m., officers responded to two shooting victims in the 1100 block of W. Veterans Memorial Blvd. Through the investigation, it is believed that this is a Murder-Suicide and the male, Sang Keun Lee, shot the victim, Kyong Cha Carcano, and then shot himself. Lee has been at Baylor Scott and White Hospital since the shooting, and succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, because of the self inflicted gunshot wound.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit continue to investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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UPDATE – Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit Identifies Shooting Victim
Killeen, TX (December 11, 2024): The shooting victim has been identified as Kyong Cha Carcano.
The male is currently listed in stable condition.
The female and male were in a relationship.
Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit continue to actively investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit are Investigating a Shooting Incident
Killeen, TX (December 5, 2024): On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at approximately 9:43 a.m., officers responded two shooting victims in the 1100 block of W Veterans Memorial Blvd. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 66-year-old female and a 76-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers began to perform lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. Unfortunately, the female victim succumbed to her injuries. She was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 9:59 a.m. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The male victim was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital and is currently listed critical condition.
There is no threat to the community related to this incident.
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 Homicide on Cunningham Road
Killeen, TX (January 6, 2025): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division investigate the death of a 28-year-old female.
On Thursday, January 2, 2025, at approximately 1:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Best Western Plus located at 2709 Cunningham Road in reference to multiple 911 calls about shots fired. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located an unconscious female and a male both suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately began life saving measures on both until paramedics arrived. The 34-year-old male was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White and was conscious and alert. The female victim, Jazmien Rae’Lynn Hernandez, unfortunately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 3:05 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 34-year-old male was engaged in a verbal altercation with a 32-year-old male outside the hotel. During the exchange, both individuals fired shots, resulting in injuries to each other and the female. Witnesses told officers that the 32-year-old male fled on foot heading south, prompting officers to begin a search of the area. Shortly after, officers were notified that a male had arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds. Officers were able to verify that this was the male that had fled on foot.
Both males are currently in the hospital are listed in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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