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Suspect crashes through several backyards, killed in Killeen police chase
KILLEEN, Texas - A suspect in a police chase in Killeen, Texas, was killed after losing control of their vehicle and crashing through several residential backyards Wednesday night, police say. Officers initiated a traffic stop near E Stan Schlueter Loop and E Elms Road at approximately 9:47 p.m. on July 24, 2024, for a traffic violation involving a Chevrolet Cruze. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Carlos Joseph Christian, refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit, according to the Killeen Police Department. The chase concluded near Stagecoach Road and Bear River Trail when the vehicle left the roadway, crashing through the fences of several backyards before coming to a rest. Christian was found unconscious, and despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 10:04 p.m. The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate the fatal crash, and no further information is available at this time, according to a statement from the Killeen Police Department.
1993 murder of Montrel Perkins still unsolved, father desperate for answers
In the last week of June 1993, Angelo Perkins and his wife, Cathy, left their Killeen, Texas home to go to their high school reunion in North Carolina. Their only child, 20-year-old Montrel, stayed home. “I remember that day we left, the wife and I spoke to him at —...
Shooting In Killeen, Texas Leaves Two People Dead
According to FOX 44, two people are dead now in Killeen, Texas, which makes it the ninth death the city has seen in 2024. Killeen police officers were told to report to the 1300 block of Karen Drive at 8:39 on Monday. TWO VICTIMS IDENTIFIED AS DEAD IN KILLEEN, TEXAS.
Texas Man Is Looking To Be Charged With Murder After Stabbing
Ernesto Leonardo Hernandez Vargas is a man from Killeen Texas, who ended up turning himself into the Temple police department after a stabbing took place, according to KCEN TV. FATAL STABBING TAKE PLACE IN NOLANVILLE. There was an open investigation on a fatal stabbing in Nolanville, Texas and an individual...
It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Fall Sports Season
The weather likely will be quite hot for the next couple of months but recent rains are reminiscent of November. And that’s a fun little coincidence with what’s deemed the “fall sports season” sitting right around the corner. Cross country, volleyball, team tennis and football regular...
Temple picked to finish in last place in AAC preseason poll
ARLINGTON, Texas – Temple is picked to finish last in the American Athletic Conference in the league's preseason media poll, which was released on Tuesday morning at AAC Football Media Day. It's the second time in three years that the Owls have been picked to finish at the bottom...
Greene: ‘Do your job’ - Temple native gives advice at HOF luncheon
WACO — Along with stories about a football career that saw him go from a high school standout at Temple Dunbar to an All-American at North Texas State and a Hall of Famer with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Joe Greene had a message for current Temple Wildcats players and other athletes in attendance at a luncheon in his honor Wednesday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Killeen ISD awarded Certificate of Excellence in financial reporting
Killeen Independent School District continued a longstanding streak and recently received the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. ASBO International presented KISD in June with the Certificate of Excellence for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2023....
Killeen police seek public's help in locating missing man
KILLEEN, Texas — Detectives are asking for assistance in locating a missing person, Joseph Primeaux, who was last seen leaving his workplace. Primeaux, a 35-year-old, was last seen in the 1100 block of WS Young Drive. He is described as 5'9" and 140 lbs, and was wearing a white shirt and black pants at the time of his disappearance, according to the Killeen Police Department.
Killeen Police Department partners with Fusus to enhance public safety
KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department is collaborating with Fusus to improve public safety through a unified platform that integrates data, video, and sensor feeds. This partnership aims to provide real-time, actionable digital evidence, boosting situational awareness and response times for first responders, according to a press release from the Killeen Police Department. The community connect program is expected to increase physical safety for residents and businesses, reduce expenditures on property damage, aid in insurance claims, and enhance the efficiency of the city's security services.
Road Closure In Killeen Texas Streets, Here Is The Locations
The city of Killeen has posted a press release stating that the Killeen Public Work Transportation Division, will be performing a road closure at the intersections of Shawn and Colorado from July 15 until August Second. Road Closures At Intersection Of Shawn And Colorado Drives From 7 AM until 3:30 PM the road closure will take place as long as the weather permits it...
Belton children’s book author served in the Persian Gulf with husband, father, and brother
BELTON – Serving in the military was a family affair for former soldier turned author Sarah Doran, whose father, two brothers, and husband also raised their right hand, swore the oath to support and defend, and wore a uniform. Not only that, four of those five were deployed for...
Lhi Shao Olson
Lhi Shao Olson (nee Lee) beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 79 on July 18th in Temple, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Tapei Taiwan and lived in Killeen, Texas for the last 25 years. She met and married David Olson, who was serving time in the Air force. During that time, they had terrific adventures and memories of raising their kids. Lhi enjoyed shopping, cooking, spending time with family and traveling. She worked at Wong’s Palace for 30 years. She loved the job and loved the people. She also was loved and appreciate by everyone that entered Wong's Palace in which she greeted everyone with a smile. Lhi had a generous heart with a beautiful smile.
Police chase ends in fatal accident Wednesday night
A single vehicle accident claimed the life of one man after he lost control of his car and crashed through fencing and several backyards in south Killeen on Wednesday night. Killeen Police Department released a statement Thursday that said officers initiated a traffic stop of the Chevrolet Cruze Carlos Joseph Christian, 25, was driving around 9:47 p.m. near East Stan Schlueter Loop and East Elms Road.
Road closures extended for Shawn Drive in Killeen
The city of Killeen’s Public Works Transportation Division announced Wednesday that parts of the intersection of Shawn Drive and Colorado Drive, in front of 5303 Shawn Drive, will be closed through Aug. 2 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. This closure will be for street maintenance...
WCID directors approve gas line, mix assembly, pump repair projects
The Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 approved a few high-dollar items Wednesday, including accepting a bid for the Belton water treatment plant gas line project, a Plant Four rapid mix assembly replacement, and repairs to a submersible lift station pump. The largest project was approved unanimously...
Democratic Party Jamboree set for Saturday in Harker Heights
The Bell County Democratic Party invites the public to a family-friendly Jamboree on Saturday at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights. The party encourages everyone to enjoy fun activities with representatives on hand to answer questions about voter registration, the issues and candidates on the November ballot.
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