Shooting victim’s death becomes Killeen’s 16th murder

KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) — Killeen police are now investigating the shooting death of 18-year-old Octavion Keshun Tucker.

The Killeen Police Department said Tucker was found Thursday afternoon with a gunshot wound when officers responded to a call in the 2200 block of Botanical Drive. Hours later, he was pronounced dead. His death remains under investigation.

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online to http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.

Tucker’s death is now the 16th murder in the city of Killeen this year. In August, 25 News spoke with Killeen Homicide Commander Anthony Lourence about the recent killings.