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Shooting in Killeen leaves one dead and another injured

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Posted at 2:23 PM, Jul 31, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-03 14:45:49-04

KILLEEN, Texas — Just before 3 am Saturday morning, the Killeen Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the 4300 block of S. Forth Hood Street.

KPD officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound at the intersection of Fort Hood Street and Elms Road.

The victim was transported to Darnall Hospital in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries.

The victim has been identified as 36-year-old, Dewayne Elliot.

During the investigation, KPD discovered that another person was shot.

That victim transported himself to Advent Health and was treated with non-life threatening injuries.

One of the detained individuals has been released pending further investigation while the second individual has been charged with Deadly Conduct, a Class A misdemeanor.

Through the investigation, KPD learned the shooting incident occurred near the back parking area at the location. Police say multiple shell casings from the crime were recovered from the location.

KPD located the suspected vehicle involved and placed two people under arrest.

The Killeen Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen anything, has any videos or any information about this shooting, to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous.