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Killeen Tragedy Culminates as Shooter in December 4th Incident Dies

Killeen, Texas — Authorities reported a tragic conclusion to a case that rattled a local community earlier this month. The individual responsible for a murder-suicide on December 4 succumbed to self-inflicted injuries and died on Wednesday, further deepening the aura of sorrow around an already devastating incident. The Killeen Police Department identified the shooter as 34-year-old James Elliot, who, in a perplexing and violent act, killed his wife, 29-year-old Lila Elliot, before turning the gun …

Killeen Shooting Ends in Tragic Turn of Events; Suspect Takes Own Life

Killeen, Texas – Authorities in Killeen, Texas, are investigating a tragic shooting incident that resulted in the death of one individual. The suspect involved in the shooting subsequently took their own life in Lampasas County, according to the Killeen Police Department. The incident unfolded when officers from the Killeen Police Department responded to a call in the 6300 block of Taree Loop in southwest Killeen. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a male victim …

Tragic Shooting Incident in Killeen Ends in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Lampasas County

Killeen, Texas – Authorities are currently investigating a tragic shooting that occurred in Killeen and ended with the suspect taking their own life in Lampasas County. The Killeen Police Department, along with the Copperas Cove Police Department and the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department, are actively involved in the case. The incident unfolded at the 6300 block of Taree Loop in southwest Killeen around 2:48 p.m. when KPD officers responded to reports of a male victim …

Killeen Veteran Shares Harrowing Tale of Combat Missions in Iraq

KILLEEN, Texas – Rod Ford, a former soldier from Fort Cavazos, served two combat missions in Iraq, and it was the second deployment that left him wounded, ultimately ending his military career. Now a Killeen resident, he vividly recounts the unforgettable day during an 18-month deployment from 2005-2007. Despite the challenges and injuries he faced, he still cherishes his time in the military. During his second deployment, Ford was part of a quick response force …