The Killeen Police Department is investigating a late night Murder in the 1700 block of Terrace Dr.

Officers responded to 1701 Terrace, Terrace Heights Apartments, at 11:27pm, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, after receiving numerous calls about shots being fired in the area of the apartments. Upon the officers arrival they located a lone black male lying in the north parking lot of the complex who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by medical personnel at 12:26am.   Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The victim has been identified as 16 year old Emmanuel Xavier Nangah of Harker Heights. The motive for the shooting continues to be investigated.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the 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 confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this homicide, you could receive a reward up to $1000 in cash.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an afternoon shooting on Gilmer.

Officers responded to a 911 call reporting that someone had just been shot in the 400 block of Gilmer, on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 3:22 pm. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male in the 500 block of Wyoming, who was suffering from a gunshot wound; he was transported to the Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center in stable condition.

Witnesses advised they saw two males talking in the parking lot at 420 Gilmer when they saw one male start running through the parking lot and the other male began shooting in his direction. The suspect then fled the area.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20’s, between 5’08” and 5’10” tall, weighing between 150-160 pounds. He was wearing a dark shirt and blue jeans.

This case continues to be investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Detectives are asking anyone with information involving 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

Killeen Police investigate shooting on Wyoming.

Officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired at the 500 block of Wyoming, just after 8:00 pm on Wednesday March 5, 2014. Upon the officers’ arrival, they met with witnesses that said two black males were involved in a verbal altercation that turned violent after both men exchanged gun fire. They located one gunshot victim at 512 Wyoming; he was transported to the Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center and was subsequently transferred to the Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. The other gunshot victim was located at 420 Gilmer; he was transported to the Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Both men are in stable condition at this time. No one else was injured during the altercation.

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

Detectives are asking anyone with 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

The Killeen Police Department investigates an early morning shooting on Zephyr Road.

Officers received a 911 call on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 2:57 am, in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation in progress at 2316 Zephyr Road.  While officers’ were enroute, they were notified that shots were fired at the residence.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a white male in the backyard suffering from a gunshot wound.  The male was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition; he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:30 am by medical authorities.  The gunshot victim was identified as 32 year old Terry Lee Moon Jr. of Killeen; Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The preliminary investigation revealed the resident was asleep when his dog started barking and he saw someone coming through his bedroom window.  The resident fired his weapon striking the male; he immediately called 911 for officers’ assistance.

Update:

After further investigation it was determined that the victim, Terry Lee Moon Jr., lived at the residence.  The investigation revealed that Terry had left the residence earlier in the evening and told his brother that he was not coming home that night.  Knowing this, his brother locked the renter’s deadbolt on the door; there is no key to unlock this deadbolt.

Terry Moon came home unexpectedly and was unable to get into the house through the front door.  He went around to his brother’s window and began opening the window.  At this point his brother believed an intruder was breaking into his home and fired a shot hitting him.

The resident was taken into custody for investigative purposes but later released.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department investigates an early morning shooting on Zephyr Road.

Officers received a 911 call on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 2:57 am, in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation in progress at 2316 Zephyr Road.  While officers’ were enroute, they were notified that shots were fired at the residence.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a white male in the backyard suffering from a gunshot wound.  The male was immediately transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition; he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 4:30 am by medical authorities.  The gunshot victim was identified as 32 year old Terry Lee Moon Jr. of Killeen; Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.

The preliminary investigation revealed the resident was asleep when his dog started barking and he saw someone coming through his bedroom window.  The resident fired his weapon striking the male; he immediately called 911 for officers’ assistance.

The 29 year old resident was taken into custody and transported to the Killeen City Jail.  This case was reviewed by the Bell County District’s Attorney’s Office and a complaint was not returned at this time pending further investigation and the resident was released from custody.

Detectives continue this death investigation and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department