Killeen Police Investigate Shooting on Lisa Lane
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating an aggravated assault in which two adult males were shot.
On December 21, 2022, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Lisa Lane in reference to a 911 call for shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and located a vehicle that had crashed into a fence, and the vehicle appeared to have been shot multiple times. The vehicle was occupied by three adult males, and two of the males had gunshot wounds.
Killeen FD EMS arrived on scene and provided medical assistance. One gunshot victim was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott and White hospital in Temple, TX, and is currently in stable condition. The second gunshot victim was transported by helicopter to Baylor Scott and White hospital, and is currently in critical condition. The suspect vehicle, a red in color SUV/cross-over type vehicle, was last seen fleeing westbound on Atkinson Avenue. No arrests have been made at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this crime, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at 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.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Department Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for 11-Year-Old Boy
Killeen, TX (December 14, 2022): On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the Killeen Police Department, along with the Belton Police Department, Harker Heights Police Department and Copperas Cove Police Department, will host a special swearing-in ceremony for Devarjaye Daniel. Devarjaye was diagnosed with brain and spine cancer at age 8 and one of his dreams is to become a police officer. His mission is to be sworn in by as many law enforcement agencies as possible and we are excited to help him fulfill his dream.
Devarjaye Daniel 
Please join us at 3:00 p.m. at the Killeen Police Department Police Headquarters located at 3304 Community Blvd., Killeen, Texas.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Arrest Suspect from Hit and Run Fatality
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 Police Arrest Robbery Suspect
Killeen, TX (December 8, 2022): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating a robbery of an individual.
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lions Club Park located at 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop in reference a 911 call about a robbery that had just occurred, and the victim’s vehicle was stolen. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 64-year-old female victim in the parking lot suffering from minor injuries. Killeen paramedics treated and released her on scene.
At approximately 2:39 p.m., a 911 call was placed in reference to a male suspect who attempted to take two different vehicles in the parking lot of the Cefco Convenience Store located at 3309 S. Ft Hood Road. The victims were able to fight off the suspect, who got back into the original stolen vehicle and fled. Officers located the suspect in the stolen vehicle at the stop light of Stan Schlueter Loop and Oak Valley Drive. Officers conducted a traffic stop and when the suspect exited the vehicle, he fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend and place him under arrest.
This case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 34-year-old Tommy Dyneil Black III with Robbery of an Individual and Evading Arrest on Foot. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke who set his bonds totaling $105,000.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Pedestrian Fatality
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 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 Sunday, December 4, 2022, at approximately 9:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a automobile vs pedestrian crash 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 the officers’ arrival. No arrests have been made at this time.
The department is asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this incident, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at 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 Hit and Run and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police and Texas Rangers Investigate an In-Custody Death
Killeen, TX (December 2, 2022): On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the Killeen Police Department made an arrest on a male who had multiple arrest warrants and was transported to the Killeen Police Department Jail. The warrants were for Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass x2, and Burglary of a Vehicle. The arrested male was identified as 46-year-old Wayne Joseph Dunlap. While awaiting arraignment, Mr. Dunlap was found unresponsive in his cell. Killeen paramedics responded and found no signs of life. Justice of the Peace Johnson pronounced Mr. Dunlap deceased at 1:46 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The Texas Rangers was notified and are the lead investigating agency. Any further questions will be directed to Sgt. Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Driver in Pedestrian Hit and Run Fatality
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
Killeen Police Arrest Murder Suspect
Killeen, TX (November 18, 2022): 31-year-old murder suspect has been located and arrested.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Unit presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for review and a complaint for Murder was returned charging Kenneth Lloyd Carter. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson issued an arrest warrant for Carter.
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Kenneth Lloyd Carter was located and arrested in Humble, Texas. Magistrate James Callan with the Harris County Criminal Court 4 arraigned Carter for Murder setting his bond at $250,000.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Special Operations Unit, the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, and the U.S. Marshals Lonestar Fugitive Task Force for their assistance with the apprehension.
This investigation is still ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.
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Killeen, TX (November 14, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the Murder of a 34-year-old male.
On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 5000 block of Primavera Lane. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
The victim, Stepheno Rashad Gibson, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 5:15 p.m.
No arrests have been made.
This is the nineteenth murder victim for the City of Killeen this year.
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 Department Hosts Recruiting Event
Killeen, TX (November 15, 2022): The Killeen Police Department invites you to attend a Recruiting Open House Event for all open positions in the department.
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, members of the department will be available to offer a “hands-on” recruiting event. Interested applicants in attendance will learn about our hiring process, academy, salary, and benefits. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with detectives, bike officers, physical fitness coordinators and other personnel.
The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Killeen Police Headquarters located at 3304 Community Blvd.
For more information contact Officer Wilson Lopez or Officer DeVonte Johnson at kpdrecruiting@killeentexas.gov.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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