Killeen, Texas – Authorities in Killeen, Texas, along with the Copperas Cove Police Department and the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department, are currently conducting an investigation into a tragic shooting incident. The incident resulted in the death of one individual, while the suspect responsible for the shooting ultimately took their own life in Lampasas County.
The Killeen Police Department received a call and immediately dispatched officers to the 6300 block of Taree Loop in southwest Killeen after reports of gunshots were heard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with gunshot wounds, but the suspect had already fled the scene. However, the suspected shooter later contacted 911 to report the incident, providing crucial information to the authorities.
Subsequently, the Copperas Cove Police Department located the suspect’s vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in Lampasas County. Despite attempts to negotiate with the suspect to surrender peacefully, the situation escalated, resulting in the suspect inflicting a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. It is important to note that no law enforcement officers discharged their weapons during the encounter.
The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Texas Rangers, will be overseeing the investigation into the suspect’s death in Lampasas County. The investigation is still ongoing as authorities work diligently to gather all pertinent information related to the incident.
At this time, the identities of the individuals involved in the shooting have not been disclosed, as authorities are in the process of notifying their next-of-kin. The community is urged to remain patient and cooperative as law enforcement officials continue their efforts to uncover the details surrounding this tragic event.