UPDATE – January 7, 2013
One of the men who were shot at 1704 Old FM 440 succumbed to his injuries. Austin James Sampson, 25 years old, was pronounced deceased by Scott & White Medical authorities.
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this shooting to contact the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254)526-TIPS or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274367. Text STOP to stop or text HELP for help sending the tip. All information is confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this shooting you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
This case continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
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Killeen Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at the 1700 block of Old FM 440.
Officers received a 911 call in reference to shots fired today at 5:27pm, in the parking lot of the Star Mart Convenience Store located at 1704 Old FM 440. Upon the officer's arrival, they located three males with gunshot wounds. Two of the males were immediately transported by ambulance to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the third male was airlifted to Scott and White Memorial Hospital; all in critical condition. Witnesses say that a black male with dreads got out of a white Lincoln Towncar, approached the maroon SUV and shot the three occupants. The suspect then fled south on Old FM 440.
