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Update | Killeen police arrest 6 people after weekend shootings, identified

Over the Christmas holiday, December 26 through December 27, Killeen police officers responded to three gang-related shootings

KILLEEN, Texas — Update: All six suspects that were arrested have been identified. Devin Dayon Williams, 20, and Devan Duane Groves, 19, both from Killeen were arrested for narcotics-related offenses. Shyheim Khali Matthews, 19, from Killeen, with aggravated assault. Deondray Trevonn Lumpkin, 23, Nathaniel Shineak Murph, 23, and Aaron Mikale Warren, 22, all from Killeen, were arrested for evading. Murph has been charged with evading in a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a felon, and evading on foot. Lumpkin and Warren have been charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.  Charges for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marihuana (4 oz. – 5 lbs.) are pending.

Over the Christmas holiday, December 26 through December 27, Killeen police officers responded to three gang-related shootings. Two of those happened within hours from each other and sent three people to the hospital, according to the Killeen Police Department.

Through the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified the subjects involved to be gang affiliated with Young Paper Chasers (YPC) and K-Town Mafia (KTM). 

One juvenile and six adults have been located and arrested in connection to the drive-by shooting on Alma Drive. 

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During the investigation, detectives recovered seven firearms and narcotics in wholesale amounts. Some of the suspects also had outstanding warrants, according to the Killeen PD.

Charges they could face include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct and various weapon and drug-related charges.

While arrests have been made, these shootings are still being investigated. Anyone with information about any of these incidents are asked to call the police department or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).

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