Killeen police ID 17-year-old victim in city's 7th murder of 2024

UPDATE (July 17)

Authorities have identified the victim as Tristen Hochstetler.

The department is still asking anyone who may have seen anything or has information about this murder to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or click here .

"Your cooperation is greatly appreciated," police said.

UPDATE (July 16)

Killeen police have confirmed that the shooting in the 600 block of Avenue I Monday afternoon is now being investigated as the seventh murder in the city this year.

Police responded to the area in reference to a gunshot wound around 2:30 p.m. — they found a 17-year-old male inside with a gunshot wound.

His identity is being held pending notification of kin.

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 click here .

ORIGINAL STORY

Killeen police are currently conducting a shooting investigation in the 600 block of Avenue I.

The scene was active as of Monday afternoon, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

25 News will provide updates and additional details as they become available.