On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at approximately 12:24 p.m., officers responded to a reported Burglary of a Habitation in progress in the 800 block of Adela Street. Upon arrival, officers confronted a female suspect armed with a knife. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect lunged at an officer, prompting the use of lethal force.
The injured suspect, identified as 44-year-old Michele Ero, was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition. The involved officer, a 13-year veteran, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
The Texas Rangers, leading the investigation, were deployed to the scene, while the Killeen Police Department Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an internal review. For further details on the officer-involved shooting, inquiries can be directed to Sgt. Bryan Washko with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office received the criminal case against Michele Ero. Three complaints were returned, charging her with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey issued a warrant for Ero's arrest in connection with the incident.
