KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
UPDATE (December 23, 2022): One of the victims in this shooting succumbed to his injuries at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. Arreon Hughes, 18 years old, was pronounced deceased at 12:55 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Keith Reed.
Hughes is the twenty-first murder victim for Killeen this year. Detectives continue to investigate this case. There is no further information to release at this time.
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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 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.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MURDER ON STETSON AVENUE
Killeen, TX (December 22, 2022): Killeen Police are actively investigating the murder of a 47-year-old female.
On December 22, 2022, at approximately 1:24 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to a shooting victim in the 700 block of Stetson Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located the victim outside in an unfenced backyard of a residence. The victim had an apparent fatal gunshot wound. Kila Nanette Spencer, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 3:26 a.m. No arrests have been made at this time.
This is the twentieth 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 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 case and there is no additional information at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
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 Investigates a Murder
Killeen, TX (May 2, 2021): A unidentified male is deceased from an early morning shooting in the 300 block of 2nd Street.
On May 2, 2021 at approximately 3:09 a.m., officers were dispatched to Club Legends located at 308 S. 2nd Street in reference to a 911 call about a shooting victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived.
The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke at 4:16 a.m. on scene. He ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
This the fourth criminal homicide in the City of Killeen of 2021.
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.
The investigation to this Murder is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Shooting
The Killeen Police Department is investigating a late night shooting.
Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to the Stone Hill Apartments located at 101 W Central Texas Expressway, on March 30, 2017 at 11:17 p.m. in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a 18 year-old female victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. She was transported to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Officers were told that the victim was visiting the apartments when a gunshot was heard and the victim was wounded.
Suspects have been identified and this case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who has information about this shooting 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 and Android and give an anonymous tip. All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this shooting, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Bacon Ranch Rd.
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Bacon Ranch Road.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 1200 block of Bacon Ranch Road, on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at 12:01am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old white male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital. The victim was taken directly into surgery and is in stable condition.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Botanical
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Botanical Drive.
Officers responded to a 911 call of shots being fired, at the 2300 block of Botanical Drive on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 5:21am. Upon their arrival, they spoke with witnesses in the area but were unable to locate a victim. At 5:36am officers were notified that their victim, a 28 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound, was dropped off at Metroplex Hospital. The victim was subsequently transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
The preliminary information obtained by officers revealed that the victim was on Botanical Drive when he was shot.
The name of the victim is withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Early Morning Homicide
Killeen Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Tidal Wave Dr.
Officers responded to the 4200 block of Tidal Wave Dr. at 1:42am, on Sunday, June 14, 2015, after receiving several 911 calls of shots being fired. Upon the officers’ arrival they located a 16 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound; he was unconscious and not breathing. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 2:36am; he ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The name of the victim will be withheld.
The preliminary information that was received by officers revealed the suspect(s) drove slowly past the house and began shooting in the direction of the victim.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this Homicide or anyone involved, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with your tip anonymously to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. All information is confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of person responsible for this crime, you could be eligible to receive up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Shooting on Jennifer Dr
Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive.
Killeen Police responded to a shooting, at the 2300 block of Jennifer Drive, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 11:08am. Upon the officer’s arrival, they found a 22 year old black male, in the parking lot, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to the Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black female and a light-skin black male drove up to the apartment complex. The male suspect approached the victim, demanded money and shot the victim; the male and female then fled the area in a blue car.
The name of the victim has been withheld due to the seriousness of injury.
The Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident and information will be released as it becomes available.
Detectives are asking anyone who can has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Toddler Shooting
Killeen Police investigate a shooting on Kern Drive involving a two year old child.
Officers responded to 807 Kern Rd. at 8:43am on Friday, December 05, 2014, after receiving a call from a mother who advised her toddler son had accidentally shot himself. Officers arrived to find the toddler suffering from a gunshot wound to his left thigh and chest area. Killeen Fire Department Paramedics arrived and immediately transported the child to the McLane Children’s Scott & White Hospital in Temple in serious condition. The mother told officers she was in the bathroom when she heard a loud bang; she went to the child’s bedroom to find him suffering from a gunshot wound. As officers were conducting the initial investigation they removed several other weapons from the residence.
The two year old victim underwent surgery to remove the bullet and is in the Intensive Care Unit in critical condition. The victim, his 1 year old and 7 year old sisters have been removed from the family and placed in custody of the Child Protective Services at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate this case and more information will be released as it becomes available.
The Killeen Police Department encourages everyone to be responsible when children and weapons are in a residence. Children are very curious and can gain access to places you wouldn’t think are possible. Keep your weapons locked and out of reach at all times.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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