Murder Suspect Located and Arrested
Killeen, TX (June 4, 2025) UPDATE: The 35-year-old murder suspect has been arrested and is currently in the Bell County Jail.
On Monday, June 2, 2025, Cecil Tamez Jr. was located in the 300 block of Cartwright Drive in Killeen and taken into custody. Tamez was found hiding under a mobile home and had attempted to conceal himself by burying himself in dirt. He was arrested and transported to the Killeen City Jail.
Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey arraigned Tamez on the Murder warrant and set his bond at $1,000,000. He was later transferred to the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the United States Marshals Service – Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for their assistance in this apprehension.
No further information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A HOMICIDE ON SUNSET STREET
Killeen, TX (May 22, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating the death of a 28-year-old male following a stabbing incident.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at approximately 5:24 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Sunset Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a stab wound. Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and began life-saving measures. The victim was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The victim, Ondarien Jamaal Kelly, was pronounced deceased at 6:58 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Ted Duffield. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the victim and suspect, who are acquaintances, were involved in a verbal altercation. During the dispute, the suspect grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene. This is an isolated incident.
On May 22, 2025, this case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 35-year-old Cecil Tamez Jr. with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued a warrant for his arrest.
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Tamez, call the Killeen Police Department at (254) 501-8830 or contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating and there is no additional information available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Twin Creek
Killeen, TX (November 17, 2024): Killeen Police Traffic Unit investigates fatality crash involving 20-year-old Fort Cavasos soldier.
Update: Although originally called in at the Blu Print Lounge, the incident occurred outside in the parking lot shared by Blu Print Lounge and Spadez Club. The Blu Print Lounge was closed at the time.
On November 17, 2024 at 4:53 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a fight with weapons at the BluPrint Lounge, 4505 E Veterans Memorial Blvd. Upon arrival, one of the suspects fled the scene in a red 2017 Chevrolet Camaro and was briefly pursued by a Killeen PD Patrol Unit.
A short time later the officer located the suspect vehicle after it left the roadway and crashed in the 100 block of S Twin Creek Dr. Preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole and jumping over the railroad tracks.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old member of the US Army, stationed at Fort Cavasos, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace James at 5:30 a.m.
The crash caused the closure of Twin Creek Dr and the railroad tracks as well. Closures are still active at this time, and expected to continue throughout the morning.
The Traffic Unit and CID General Investigations Detectives continue to investigate this crash. Anyone with information concerning this incident should contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING OF A 15-YEAR-OLD ON SHOEMAKER DR
Killeen TX (October 31st, 2024): On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 8:18 PM, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1700 Block of Shoemaker Dr in reference to a call for a gunshot victim. Officers arrived on scene and located a 15-year-old juvenile female suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported by helicopter to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX. The victim is in serious but stable condition.
Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have information on this shooting, or if they have videos or security footage of these areas, to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 254-501-8830.
Tips can also be submitted to 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.
Sgt N. Holtzclaw
Robbery/Homicide Unit
Criminal Investigations Division
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE IDENTIFIES MURDER VICTIM IN 17TH MURDER
Killeen, TX (September 24, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division have identified the victim as 22-year-old Dirkshawn Bryan JR .
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 continue to investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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Killeen, TX (September 22, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 12:39 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired in the 2200 block of Wheeler Avenue. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a 22-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds in the roadway. Officers began to perform lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries
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The victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 12:48 a.m. She ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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
The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit is asking for your help identifying a suspect in multiple Aggravated Robberies of a Business on September 22, 2024
Killeen, TX (September 24th, 2024)
The Killeen Police Department Robbery-Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in two aggravated robberies that occurred on September 22, 2024.
Around 8:58 PM, officers were dispatched to a business located at 3400 Florence Rd. A black male suspect entered the business, displayed a silver-black semi-automatic handgun, and demanded cash. The suspect is described as slender built, approximately 6’00” to 6’02” in height, weighing between 150 and 180 pounds. He was wearing black pants with red, white, and blue stripes down the sides, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black slide-style slippers. He also wore a blue medical mask, with possible facial hair visible beneath it. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.
Approximately 7 minutes later, the same suspect committed a second robbery at a business located at 100 E Hallmark Ave. The suspect again brandished a handgun and demanded cash and other items before fleeing the scene in a red or burgundy SUV, possibly a Chevrolet
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Video surveillance from both locations confirms the same individual is responsible for both robberies.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this Aggravated Robbery, 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.
Killeen Police Charge 19-Year-Old Male with Sixteenth Murder
Killeen TX, (September 22, 2024) UPDATE: Detectives with the Killeen Police Department Criminal Investigation Division Robbery/Homicide Unit identified a suspect during the investigation. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging Jacorri Zahary Stevenson of Austin with Murder. Justice of the Peace Nicola James issued an arrest warrant for his arrest.
On Saturday, September 21. 2024, Stevenson was located and arrested in Austin by the Robbery-Homicide Detectives and transported him to the Killeen City Jail. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Nicola James and his bond was set at $1,000,000. Stevenson was subsequently transferred to the Bell County Jail.
Detectives continue to investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
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UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: VICTIM DIES FROM SHOOTING ON BOTANICAL DRIVE
Killeen TX, (September 19, 2024): The victim, 18-year-old Octavion Keshun Tucker, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:03 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey.
This is the sixteenth Murder for the City of Killeen of 2024.
Detectives are asking anyone who may information about this Murder, 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 continue to actively investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON BOTANICAL DRIVE
Killeen, TX (September 22, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of an adult male.
Killeen, TX (September 19, 2024): On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 1:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Botanical Drive in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in critical condition.
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
Victim Dies from Shooting on Botanical Drive
Killeen TX, (September 19, 2024) UPDATE: The victim, 18-year-old Octavion Keshun Tucker, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 3:03 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey.
This is the sixteenth Murder for the City of Killeen of 2024.
Detectives are asking anyone who may 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.
Detective continue to actively investigate this Murder and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON BOTANICAL DRIVE
Killeen, TX (September 19, 2024): On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at approximately 1:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Botanical Drive in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White in critical condition.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division are actively investigating this shooting and information will be released as it becomes available.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies 31-Year-Old Driver from Fatal Crash
Killeen, TX (July 8, 2024): UPDATE – Investigators from the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit have identified the driver as Thomas Lee Feathers Jr.
The investigation into this fatal crash is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN EARLY MORNING FATALITY
Killeen, TX (July 6, 2024): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old male involved in a single car crash.
On July 6, 2024, around 3:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 5600 block of E Central Texas Expressway regarding a single-vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicates that a red Pontiac sedan was traveling at high speed when it veered off the roadway. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to a stop. Tragically, the driver did not survive the accident, and Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the estimated time of death at 4:05 a.m.
The name of the driver has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Traffic Unit continue to investigation this fatality and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
The Killeen Police Department Arrest Suspect in an Aggravated Robbery of a Business.
Killeen, TX (June 28th, 2024) On June 25th, 2024, around 2:48PM, the Killeen Police Department responded to an Aggravated Robbery at a business in the 900 block of S Ft Hood St. It was reported a black male wearing a black shirt with a “Rick and Morty” logo came in with two handguns and pointed them at the employee and demanded money. The suspect put the money in a blue bag and then demanded cigarettes and liquor before fleeing the business on foot.
Killeen Police Patrol Officers, K9, Community Engagement Unit (CEU), Violent Crimes Action Team (VCAT), and Organized Crime Unit saturated the area and located a black male with a “Rick and Morty” shirt and a blue bag walking in the area of the robbery and they initiated a contact with him. The male dropped the blue bag after grabbing something out of it and took off running on foot. Officers were able to catch the suspect and place him under arrest. In the blue bag the suspect dropped, was stolen property from the business. Two guns were located along the path the suspect ran.
The suspect was interviewed by Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit and confessed to committing the robbery.
This robbery case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and they issued a Complaint for Aggravated Robbery on Shaquille Ahmad Willis. Bell County Associate District Judge Randy Dale arraigned Willis and issued him a $100,000 bond. Willis was transferred to the Bell County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.
Killeen Police Department Makes Arrest in Family Dollar Robbery
Killeen, TX (June 7th, 2024): On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, around 10:00AM, Officers were dispatched to the Family Dollar located in the 2300 block of W Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a report of a robbery. When they arrived, the victim stated that a male entered the store, pointed a firearm at them, and demanded money from the safe. The suspect then fled from the business.
The Killeen Police Department Patrol Division along with the CID Robbery/Homicide Unit responded to the area an obtained evidence and surveillance video. Images of the suspect were released to the public on May 29th, 2024.
The Killeen Police Department Robbery/Homicide Unit identified a suspect in this case. On June 4th, 2024, a search warrant was conducted on the residence of the suspect, who fled out the back door upon police arrival. With assistance from the Violent Crimes Action Team (VCAT), K9 Unit, and a KPD Patrol Drone, the male was apprehended after he jumped the fence into a neighbor’s yard. Evidence from the robbery was located inside the suspect residence. The male was transported to the Killeen City Jail on 15 unrelated City of Killeen Municipal Court Arrest Warrants. The robbery case was reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, and they issued a Complaint and Affidavit for Robbery on 32-year-old Ronald Truman Conway. Conway was arraigned by Judge Randy Dale who issued a bond of $75,000. Conway was transferred to the Bell County Jail.
Sgt. Neal Holtzlcaw
Robbery/Homicide Unit
Killeen Police Department
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