Police investigating homicide in SW Killeen

KILLEEN, Texas - The Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting in southwest Killeen that left a man dead Monday night.

Officers were called to the 2800 block of Kerrville Court just after 9 p.m. June 1 in reference to a 911 call about shots fired. When officers arrived, they found a man on the ground in front of a home with a gunshot wound and not breathing, says Killeen police.

The man, 30-year-old Ricky Darnell Ball, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:49 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anything or has any information to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 254-526-TIPS (8477) or by going online. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3Tips App, available on iOS or Android.

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Tips that lead to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Ball's death could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. All information is confidential and anonymous.