A 28-year-old man has died after being shot outside a business on the 900 block of W. Central Texas Expressway in Killeen, Texas.
The Killeen Police Department responded to a 911 call about a shooting victim on Saturday, February 17, 2024, around 8:05 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. They administered first aid until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
One individual has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Authorities have stated that this is an isolated event and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Detectives are urging anyone with information regarding the murder to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3Tips App for IOS or Android. Informants may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 if their tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible. All information provided will be kept confidential.
UPDATE: Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit have identified the victim as 28-year-old Larry Kidd Jr.
