Crime
21-year-old Kaizen Simmons killed in Killeen shooting
The Killeen Police Department has launched a homicide investigation following the death of a 21-year-old man who was shot early Tuesday morning.
At approximately 1:26 a.m. on April 29, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Morning Star Lane in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel responded and immediately initiated life-saving efforts.
The victim was transported in critical condition to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Kaizen Amere Simmons, 21.
Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced Simmons deceased and ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
According to initial findings from the investigation, the shooting occurred while the suspect—believed to have been inside a vehicle—was meeting someone on the street.
The exact circumstances leading up to the gunfire remain under investigation.
Killeen Police are asking residents in the area to review any home surveillance footage for individuals walking nearby around the time of the incident.
Anyone with information or relevant video evidence is urged to use the department’s provided QR code to submit tips or contact the Killeen Police Department directly at 254-501-8800.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.