UPDATE – The deceased male has been identified as 52 year-old Robert Marshall Blunt.

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.  

Killeen Police investigate an afternoon shooting on Maggie Drive.

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at approximately 12:56 p.m., officers’ were dispatched to the 4400 block of Maggie Drive in reference to a 911 call about a shooting.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told two males, the homeowner and an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal alteration that became physical.  During the altercation, one of the males was shot. The gunshot victim was transported to Metroplex Hospital.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:10 p.m.

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

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

UPDATE 

On Thursday, February 8, 2018, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed this case and returned a complaint charging 21 year-old Roosevelt Jones IV of Killeen with Aggravated Robbery at the Sweet Eats Bakery.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke arraigned Roosevelt Jones IV on February 9, 2018 and set his bond at $150,000. 

 On Friday, February 09, 2018, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed a second case for an Aggravated Robbery at the Home Barber Shop, and returned a complaint charging 21 year-old Roosevelt Jones IV with Aggravated Robbery.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke issued an arrest warrant for Roosevelt Jones IV.  Jones has been transported to the Bell County Jail.

Killeen Police investigate an early morning Robbery.

On February 7, 2018, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers responded to 1010 W. Jasper Drive, after receiving a 911 call letting them know the Sweet Eats Bakery had just been robbed.  Officers were told that a male entered the store and displayed a weapon, demanding money from the store employee.  The suspect then fled south with an undisclosed amount of money.  During the robbery, the suspect assaulted the victim, who was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’9” tall and was last seen wearing a dark shirt and camo pants.

During the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Violent Crimes Unit, received information about a possible suspect involved in this robbery.  At approximately 10:20 a.m., the suspect was located and taken into custody.  The suspect remains in the custody of the Killeen Police Department pending charges.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

As part of the Killeen Police Department’s collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Diagnostic Center, the Police Department will be setting up interviews between OJP’s subject matter experts and local stakeholders. Through this series of interviews with key stakeholders and a review of local data, the Diagnostic Center will be able to synthesize information and gain a better understanding of the primary issues of concern to our community.

Stakeholder interviews are taking place in Killeen this week and include a diverse group of citizens from within the community who have experience with local government and community support mechanisms, as well as representatives from Ft. Hood, local clergy, social and civic groups, and individuals who have experience with the local school system and regional law enforcement.

The primary goal of these interviews is to thoroughly assess serious crime and associated response tactics and to develop an understanding of the community’s perceptions of crime and its perspectives on community engagement. By examining local perspectives, the Diagnostic Center will be able to understand not only the criminogenic factors contributing to Killeen’s crime trends but the socioeconomic factors as well, and thereby focusing their recommendations more specifically to Killeen.

The U.S. DOJ, OJP Diagnostic Center is a resource designed to provide customized training and technical assistance (TTA) by working with law enforcement and communities to reduce violent and other serious crimes. The OJP Diagnostic Center helps communities invest in what works best by bridging the gap between data and justice policy at the state, local and tribal levels. OJP Diagnostic Center TTA builds community capacity for data-driven decision-making, ensuring that limited local resources are invested wisely and federal assets are leveraged where they are needed most. By maximizing the impact of available resources, the OJP Diagnostic Center helps communities reap better public safety outcomes and provides their assistance at no cost.

 For more information about OJP, visit  www.ojpdiagnosticcenter.org

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at approximately 12:56 p.m., officers’ were dispatched to the 4400 block of Maggie Drive in reference to a 911 call about a shooting.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told two males, the homeowner and an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal alteration that became physical.  During the altercation, one of the males was shot. The gunshot victim was transported to Metroplex Hospital.

The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:10 p.m.

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

This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On February 7, 2018, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers responded to 1010 W. Jasper Drive, after receiving a 911 call letting them know the Sweet Eats Bakery had just been robbed.  Officers were told that a male entered the store and displayed a weapon, demanding money from the store employee.  The suspect then fled south with an undisclosed amount of money.  During the robbery, the suspect assaulted the victim, who was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple in stable condition

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’9” tall and was last seen wearing a dark shirt and camo pants.

During the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Violent Crimes Unit, received information about a possible suspect involved in this robbery.  At approximately 10:20 a.m., the suspect was located and taken into custody.  The suspect remains in the custody of the Killeen Police Department pending charges.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The pedestrian has been identified as 58 year old Adell Zachary Jr. of Killeen. 

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash and information will be released as it becomes available.

On Sunday, January 28, 2018, 8:19 p.m., officers were dispatched for a welfare concern for a male walking in the roadway on the service road near the Willow Springs Exit.  At approximately 8:21 p.m., officers were advised of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1500 block of West Central Texas Expressway.  Officers arrived to find an injured male and a blue Nissan Sentra.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking westbound in the inside lane, when the male was struck by a 2015 blue Nissan Sentra that was traveling westbound in the inside lane on the service road.

The pedestrian was transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced male pedestrian deceased at 10:15 p.m.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On Sunday, January 28, 2018, 8:19 p.m., officers were dispatched for a welfare concern for a male walking in the roadway on the service road near the Willow Springs Exit.  At approximately 8:21 p.m., officers were advised of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the 1500 block of West Central Texas Expressway.  Officers arrived to find an injured male and a blue Nissan Sentra.  The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking westbound in the inside lane, when the male was struck by a 2015 blue Nissan Sentra that was traveling westbound in the inside lane on the service road.

The pedestrian was transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.  Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced male pedestrian deceased at 10:15 p.m.

The name of the pedestrian is being withheld until next of kin is notified.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Detectives continue to investigate this case and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

On December 15, 2017, Lieutenant Thomas Smith graduated from the 270^th FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The FBI National Academy, a command college that began in 1935, is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination and selection process. The 10-week program—which provides coursework in leadership,  intelligence theory, terrorism, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, fitness and forensic science—serves to improve the administration of justice in police departments and agencies at home and abroad and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation worldwide.  LT Smith attended session #270, which began on October 2, 2017.

LT Smith, who commands the AM Watch in the Patrol Division, has served with the department for 22 years.  He was promoted to sergeant in 2012 and to lieutenant in 2015.

The Killeen Police Department has had four command staff attend law enforcement command college: Commander Erich Morsbach graduated from FBINA #226 in 2009, Assistant Chief of Police Margaret Young graduated from the FBINA #246 in 2011, Commander Reese Davis graduated from FBINA #252 in 2013 and Lieutenant Robert Rush graduated from the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) Leadership Command College in 2012.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a special traffic enforcement detail on Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Interstate-14.  This enforcement is intended to remind motorists about the ‘Move Over/Slow Down’ Law, 545.157 requires drivers nearing stopped emergency vehicles -with lights activated and/or tow truck to either slow down or change lanes.  The law states a driver must either vacate the lane closest to the stopped emergency vehicle if the road has multiple lanes traveling in the same direction or slowdown 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and to increase the emphasis on the danger of traffic enforcement throughout the city.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic reminds you to slow down, give yourself plenty of time to arrive to your destination safely and on time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department