Killeen Police Investigate an Officer Involved Shooting on Glynhill Court
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 9:09 p.m. a 911 call was received in reference to an armed subject. Officers were dispatched at 9:12 p.m.to the area, with the first responding officer arriving at 9:17 p.m. The officer observed a male with a backpack walking in circles and waited for backup due to signs of potential mental distress. The second officer arrived at 9:24 PM.
The officers asked the male to put down the backpack when he retrieved a black semi-automatic weapon and moved it upward and outward. One officer, fearing the male was about to shoot, discharged his duty weapon. It is unclear if the officer struck the male as an autopsy is pending. The male simultaneously placed the weapon towards him, taking his life.
The officer who discharged his weapon is a 2-year veteran, has been placed on administrative leave as per protocol. The second officer is a 16-year veteran.
The Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an internal investigation and the Criminal Investigation Division will conduct the criminal investigation.
The name of the deceased, a 25-year-old male, will not be released out of respect for his family.
This investigation is active and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Tenth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (August 1, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of two males.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Adams Avenue in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 51-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Community Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 12:29 a.m. on August 1, 2024.
During the preliminary investigation two additional victims, a 35-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, arrived by a private vehicle at an emergency medical facility in Killeen suffering from gunshot wounds. The 35-year-old was subsequently 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 1:15 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The female victim was subsequently transported to Advent Health Central Texas with non-life-threatening injuries.
The names of the two male victims have been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police are Investigating the Ninth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 23, 2024): On July 22, 2024, at 8:39 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 block of Karen Drive, in reference to a domestic disturbance involving an armed subject. Officers made entry to the residence and located one male and one female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced 28-year-old Tanesha Sedwich deceased at 8:46 p.m. and 29-year-old Walter Sedwich at 8:48 p.m. He ordered autopsy’s to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
Detectives are actively investigating this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Eighth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 19, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 21-year-old Willie Bibbins IV.
Detectives are asking if anyone has information about this Murder, 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 Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE
Killeen, TX (July 18, 2024) Officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of N W.S. Young Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon their arrival they located an unconscious male suffering from a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the victim deceased at 6:30 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Homicide, to contact 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 Homicide and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Detain Person of Interest
Killeen, TX (July 18, 2024): Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division have apprehended a person of interest for an unrelated offense in the Murder of Tristen Hochstetler.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or visit http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES 17-YEAR-OLD MURDER VICTIM
Killeen, TX (July 17, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as Tristen Hochstetler.
If you or someone you know has any relevant information about this incident, please contact the Killeen Police Department and request to speak with a detective from the Criminal Investigation Division or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE SEVENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (July 15, 2024): On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Avenue I in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a 17-year-old male victim inside a residence with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Nicola James determined the estimated time of death at 4:19 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact 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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies 17-Year-Old Murder Victim
Killeen, TX (July 17, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as Tristen Hochstetler.
If you or someone you know has any relevant information about this incident, please contact the Killeen Police Department and request to speak with a detective from the Criminal Investigation Division or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE THE SEVENTH MURDER IN THE CITY OF KILLEEN
Killeen, TX (July 15, 2024): On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Avenue I in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a 17-year-old male victim inside a residence with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Nicola James determined the estimated time of death at 4:19 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact 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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate the Seventh Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (July 16, 2024): On Monday, July 15, 2024, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 600 block of Avenue I in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a 17-year-old male victim inside a residence with a gunshot wound. Justice of the Peace Nicola James determined the estimated time of death at 4:19 p.m.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Murder, to contact 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 Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Shooting Victim
Killeen, TX (June 17, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 53-year-old Nicole Isabell Gairey.
Detectives continue to investigate this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A LATE-NIGHT SHOOTING
Killeen, TX (June 13, 2024): On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Tucker Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, along with Killeen EMS, they located a female victim outside of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim succumbed to her injuries and Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the estimated time of death at 12:30 a.m. at the scene.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A 27-year-old male at the residence was placed under arrest and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
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 Night Shooting
Killeen, TX (June 13, 2024): On Thursday, June 13, 2024, at approximately 12:25 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Tucker Drive in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, along with Killeen EMS, they located a female victim outside of a residence suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim succumbed to her injuries and Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced the estimated time of death at 12:30 a.m. at the scene.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
A 27-year-old male at the residence was placed under arrest and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
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 the Sixth Murder in the City of Killeen
Killeen, TX (May 16th, 2024): On May 15th, 2024, around 10:09 PM, Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to 4305 Hank Dr. in reference to two males needing medical attention. Upon arrival, Officers discovered two males outside the residence with gunshot wounds. Neither of them were conscious or breathing. Killeen EMS arrived and determined both males were deceased. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced both males dead, one at 10:05 PM and the second at 10:07 PM. The names of the deceased will be released upon notification of next-of-kin.
Through investigation, it was determined the two males were neighbors and engaged in an altercation. One male produced a handgun and shot the other male. The shooter then turned the gun on himself and took his own life.
Detectives have determined this to be an isolated incident between the two deceased persons. There is no danger to the community.
The Killeen Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Unit is investigating the case and asks if anyone has information about this criminal act, to contact the Killeen Police Department.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
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