KILLEEN, Texas — A Killeen man is dead after he was shot on Rancier Avenue Sunday night, marking the eighth murder for the city this year, the Killeen Police Department said.
He was shot dead on Sunday, July 30, prompting police to rush to the scene of the crime, located at 3300 block of E. Rancier Avenue. The emergency call was received at around 8:54 p.m., reporting shots fired.
Officers found the victim suffering from gunshot injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The man's identity has not been released to the public. Detectives are asking the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible.
According to Killeen PD, 20-year-old Amaun Brandell Gilbert has been identified as a person of interest in this fatal shooting, and he his wanted for questioning.
Those who may have witnessed anything or have any information about Gilbert are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
If information provided leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), the individual providing the tip could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash.