Killeen High senior passed away Tuesday night, district says

KILLEEN, TX — A senior at Killeen High School passed away Tuesday night, the Killeen Independent School District revealed on Saturday.

"The Killeen ISD family is greatly saddened to hear of the loss of a Killeen High student," the district shared in a statement. "We have received permission from the family to share that a member of the senior class passed away Tuesday night."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends."

The district statement said a crisis counseling team was immediately put in place and continues to be available to assist students and staff should there be a need.

"As more information becomes available, we will share it with the family’s permission," the district said.

The district did not reveal the cause of death at this moment.