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One dead after 17th murder in Killeen

The victim was a 22-year-old male, police said.

KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department is reporting the city's 17th murder of the year after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed in the 2200 block of Wheeler Avenue at around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Officers responded to a shots fired call and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the road. Despite lifesaving measures from police, the victim was pronounced dead at 12:48 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, police said.

Police say this incident is still under investigation, 6 News will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

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