NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A SHOOTING ON WEST HALLMARK AVE
Killeen, TX (June 21st, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is actively investigating a shooting resulting in two victims.
On Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at approximately 12:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West Hallmark Ave in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Killeen Fire Department EMS responded and rendered aid. A 21-year-old male victim was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott & White in good condition. An 18-year-old male victim was transported by Ambulance to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and later transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the victims were standing outside the business talking and socializing with two other males. A black male with a mask over his face, wearing all dark clothing was seen entering the parking lot on foot and he started to shoot multiple times. The suspect then got into a dark colored sedan and fled.
The Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Robbery-Homicide Unit, is actively investigating. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area to review their surveillance cameras for any individuals in the vicinity around the time of the shooting. A QR Code is provided to submit any evidence in this case or contact the police department at 254-501-8800.
If anyone has information on this shooting, please 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.
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
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
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CHARGES 24-YEAR-OLD MALE WITH BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Killeen, TX (September 15th, 2024): On August 30th, 2024, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified a suspect and obtained an Arrest Warrant charging 24-Year-Old Dimani Phillip Gaddis with Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. An arrest warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
Gaddis was arrested on August 30th, 2024, by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshal’s office and taken to the Killeen City Jail. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman arraigned Gaddis and set his bond at $5,000. Gaddis was transported to the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Community for sharing videos and assisting with the identification of this suspect.
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Killeen, TX (August 27, 2024): Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit would like to speak with a person seen burglarizing multiple vehicles in the area of a Murder on August 25th, 2024.
On August 25th, 2024, Officers took multiple Burglary of Motor Vehicle reports in the areas of Old FM 440 and Andover Dr. Officers obtained videos of a male burglarizing vehicles in the area of the murder while holding a handgun.
The male appears to be a Hispanic Male with black hair, shaved on the sides by the ears down the shoulders in the back. He is seen wearing a gray color shirt with a white pattern, possibly a bird, on the front. The male is wearing a black pants and white shoes. The male appears to have tattoos on both arms.
Subsequently, on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, around 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Dr. in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed officers of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Dr. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The female succumbed to her injuries on scene.
Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have information on the male, 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 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
LOCATED*****Person of Interest in Homicide Investigation LOCATED******
Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024)
Lavon Tyshaun Green has been located and is in custody in the Detroit, Michigan area. Thank you to the U.S. Marshals-Lone Star Fugitive Task Force for assistance with locating this fugitive.
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Killeen, TX (August 7, 2024):,
We need your help! Detectives have identified Lavon Tayshaun Green as a person of interest in an ongoing Homicide investigation.
🔴 Name: Lavon Tayshaun Green
🔴 Warrant: Active felony arrest warrant for Aggravated Assault
Lavon Tayshaun Green is believed to have critical information related to this case. If you have seen him or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact authorities immediately.
Your tips can make a difference. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online or through the P3Tips App for iOS or Android. All tips are confidential, and if your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.
Stay vigilant, share this post, and help us bring justice. #KilleenPD #PersonOfInterest #CrimeStoppers #JusticeMatters
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Killeen, TX (August 5, 2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigation are investigating the death of one male.
On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Gemini Lane in reference to a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 19-year-old male victim, subsequently identified as Keman S. Greenidge, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, and Greenidge was air lifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed at 10:28 p.m.
Detectives have identified a person of interest, who is an associate of the victim.
There is no current threat to the community.
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.
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 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
The Killeen Police Department General Investigations Unit is asking for your help identifying multiple suspects in a Robbery Attempt.
Killeen, TX (April 4th, 2024): On April 2nd, 2024, around 6:34PM, the Killeen Police Department responded to a shooting at a residence in the 1300 block of Dugger Cir. It was reported two (2) males knocked on the victim’s door and demanded property. The victim refused to allow the suspects in and closed the door. One of the suspects fired a gun into the door and both suspects fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.
Suspect 1: Black Male, heavy-set, darker skin complexion, wearing a gray in color hooded sweatshirt. Gray, black, and white camouflage pants, white Crocs with no socks, and a black face mask over lower portion of face. Suspect 1 appeared to be holding a black in color semi-automatic handgun.
Suspect 2: B/M, slender build, wearing black sweatpants, light colored (white or pink) hooded sweatshirt, black shoes.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this shooting, 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 Investigate An Early Morning Shooting
Killeen, TX (December 29, 2023): Killeen Police are investigating an early morning shooting that occurred on Culp Avenue.
On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 1:51 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 1200 block of Culp in reference to several calls for multiple shots being fired in area. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male lying in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers started to perform life saving measures until Killeen EMS arrived. The male was subsequently airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition.
Officers then responded to a call of a second male suffering from a gunshot wound in 1100 block of Culp Ave and administered first-aid until Killeen EMS arrived. He was transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott and White with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers also responded to a report of a third male, believed to be involved with the shooting on Culp Avenue, who arrived at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights with gunshot wounds. The male was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott and White hospital in stable condition.
The officer’s preliminary investigation revealed that two of the males that were shot are suspected of committing a burglary or attempted theft of a vehicle prior to the shooting.
Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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