Killeen, Texas – Authorities from the Killeen Police Department, Copperas Cove Police Department, and Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department are collaborating on an investigation into a recent shooting incident in Killeen that tragically resulted in one fatality and the suspect taking their own life.
The KPD officers responded to a distress call at the 6300 block of Taree Loop around 2:48 p.m., discovering a male victim with gunshot wounds upon arrival. The perpetrator was nowhere to be found at the scene, as mentioned by the local authorities.
Despite the initial absence of the suspect, law enforcement was informed by a 911 call made by the alleged shooter themselves, providing some insight into the calamitous event. Subsequently, the Copperas Cove Police located the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in Lampasas County. Tragically, the suspect opted for a self-inflicted gunshot wound within the vehicle, declining to comply with law enforcement’s commands.
It is crucial to note that no officers discharged their firearms during the course of events, shifting the focus of the investigation to the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department and the Texas Rangers for further analysis. The probe is ongoing, withholding the release of victim identities until their next of kin are briefed, in accordance with police protocols. The collective effort of the involved agencies aims to shed light on the intricate details surrounding this somber incident.