Killeen, TX (May 26, 2023): Killeen Police Traffic Unit partners with BNSF Police Department to enforce and educate the public about safety around the railroad tracks.

On Thursday, May 25, 2023, both agencies conducted a train detail at SH-195 and the railroad tracks to bring awareness to the community about railroad crossing safety and to enforce the Texas Transportation Code laws near this intersection. Vehicles frequently stop on the tracks or too close to them when the red light at SH-195 and Veterans Memorial Blvd. is activated. Upon illumination of the crossing signal, vehicles are required by law to stop immediately at the designated point.

Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the following violations occurred in the officer’s presence at this location.

• 19 citations were issued for Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited in Certain Places.
• 1 arrest was made for an outstanding warrant

A total of 19 citations were issued, a significant decrease from previous details showing a much better compliance rate with the state law.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (April 8, 2023): A 45-year-old is deceased from a multiple-vehicle collision.

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at approximately 8:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Robinett Road and Gus Drive in reference to a 911 call about crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious male passenger in a red sedan. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 10:06 p.m. at the scene.

The preliminary investigation revealed that four vehicles were involved in a collision while traveling southbound on Robinett Road and one vehicle of those vehicles came to rest after it struck a nearby residence. Speed and weather are potential contributing factors for this crash.

Four victims were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Temple, one victim was transported to Advent Health and one to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights all in stable condition.

The name of the deceased male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This fatality investigation is active and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (March 23, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old male.

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at approximately 2:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of North Twin Creek Drive and East Rancier Avenue in reference to a 911 call about a crash.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male and a motorcycle lying in the roadway.  Officers immediately started to perform life-saving measures.  The male was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition.  The operator, Shondalero Basken, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Twin Creek Drive when he attempted to navigate a right-hand turn to begin traveling eastbound Rancier Avenue.  The operator failed to control his speed and struck a concrete median, causing him to be ejected.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (February 19, 2023): Killeen police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old male dirt bike operator.

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at approximately 6:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Westcliff Road and Moonlight Drive in reference to a 911 call about a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they locate an unconscious male lying in the roadway. Emergency personnel immediately began life saving measures. The male was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Lamar Lavance Lilly was pronounced deceased at 8:59 p.m. by medical staff.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the operator of the dirt bike was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed on Westcliff Road when a Mercedes traveling westbound on Westcliff Road began to turn southbound onto Moonlight Drive, the dirt bike struck the passenger side of the car. The impact caused the dirt bike operator to be ejected, coming to a rest in the roadway. The driver of the car remained on scene. The dirt bike operator was not wearing a helmet and was on the street illegally with no lights.

The dirt bike was reportedly stolen out of Nolanville.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 12, 2022): The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit identified a suspect in this case. The individual voluntarily came to the police department and spoke with to detectives.

This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned Charging 35-year-old Chakria Dominique Lee with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. An arrest warrant was issued for her arrest.

On Friday, December 9, 2022, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Office – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, Lee was located and arrested. She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and set her bond at $1,000,000. Lee is currently in the Bell County Jail.

The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance along with the United States Marshals Office – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force.

No further information will be released.

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NEWS RELEASE: Killeen Police Investigate the Hit and Run Fatality of a 39-year-old Female

Killeen, TX (December 5, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating a Hit and Run of a 39-year-old female.

On Saturday, December 4, 2022, at approximately 9:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a automobile vs pedestrian at S. Ft. Hood Road Street and West Lane. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female suffering from serious injuries. Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.

The victim, Latasha Suzanna Brenda Wright, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:43 p.m.

The suspect driver fled the scene in a light-colored pickup prior to their arrival. No arrests have been made at this time.

Detectives are actively investigating this Hit and Run and there is no additional information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (December 8, 2022): A 23-year-old female is deceased after being struck by a vehicle.

On Monday, December 5, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W Elms Road in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female lying in the roadway. The female was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing northbound on Elms Road when a black Lexus traveling eastbound merged into the turning lane to make a left turn onto Florence Road, struck the pedestrian.

On December 6, 2022, Tatiana Monae Mathis succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey at 5:45 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen, TX (November 28, 2022): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit have concluded the investigation of this crash. The suspect vehicle and driver have been located and identified. The case was reviewed with the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and no charges will be filed for the accident.

The driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested on November 12, 2022, for the misdemeanor offense of False Report to a Peace Officer due to the information provided regarding the crash during the investigation.

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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES PEDESTRIAN IN HIT AND RUN FATALITY

Killeen, TX (October 17, 2022): The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Kevin Roderick Gordon II.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to look for a greyish/ black SUV with front-end damage along with a broken headlight.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this fatality, 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.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HIT AND RUN FATALITY

Killeen, TX (October 3, 2022): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality on Fort Hood Street.

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 9:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of S. Fort Hood Street in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious male lying in the roadway. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 10:22 p.m.

The preliminary investigation determined that the pedestrian was crossing the Fort Hood Street from the eastside of the roadway to the westside. When a greyish/black SUV-type vehicle traveling northbound in the inside lane of S. Fort Hood Street struck the pedestrian. A second vehicle traveling behind the SUV subsequently struck the pedestrian. The first vehicle failed to stop and render aid and fled the scene. The second vehicle, a Nissan Murano, came to a stop.

The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Witnesses on the scene were able to report the first vehicle was grey or black in color and was traveling with no active headlights. Investigators with the Traffic Unit are looking for a greyish/ black SUV with front-end damage along with a broken headlight.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this fatality, 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.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department