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Man arrested for March 9 Harker Heights murder

One suspect is in custody for a murder that police say took place on March 9.

KILLEEN, Texas — *Correction: A previous version of this story said the murder happened in Killeen, but Killeen PD Chief Kimble said it happened in Harker Heights.*

A man has been arrested for a March 9 murder in Harker Heights, says the Bell County Sheriff's Department.

Tre Jean Smith, a 23-year-old man from Killeen, was taken into custody for the murder of 23-year-old Taurus Berkhart Stubbs. 

Harker Heights Police say the murder took place in the 300 block of W. Veterans Memorial Blvd. on March 9, 2023. Smith was arrested a few days after on March 15.

Smith's bond was set at $1,000,000 and he was taken to the Bell County Jail, said the Sheriff's Department.

The Department said the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 254-953-5440.

The Harker Heights Police Department thanked the community, the Bell County Organized Crime Unit and the Killeen Police Department for their help in the investigation.

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