Police in Harker Heights investigating deadly domestic disturbance

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas - The Harker Heights Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 47-year-old woman.

According to police, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Trail Crest Circle around 2:59 am on Tuesday, April 7 for reports of a shooting.  

When officers arrived at the scene, they located 47-year-old Latonya Washington, who was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

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During the course of their investigation, police learned that a domestic disturbance at the resident had taken place earlier in the evening. A person of interest has been identified and taken into custody. The person of interest was placed on an investigative hold at the Bell County Jail. 

Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact detectives at 254-953-5440. All information is confidential and anonymous.