KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department is investigating a late-night shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead Wednesday evening.
Officers were dispatched around 10:20 p.m. on February 25, 2026, to the area of Splawn Ranch Road and Zayden Drive following reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they located an unconscious male in a nearby field suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as Brandon James Petree, 35, who was pronounced deceased at the scene at 10:41 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
According to preliminary information, a 9-1-1 caller reported hearing an argument followed by multiple gunshots shortly before officers arrived. Authorities confirmed that one person has been detained in connection with the incident.
Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division Robbery-Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
