An investigation is underway in the city of Killeen after a shooting left a 35-year-old man dead, according to KWTX.

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Officers responded to the area of Splawn Ranch and Jayden Drive on February 25 at 10:20 p.m. after reports of a shot being fired, which was initially dispatched as a disturbance call. When police arrived at the scene, they found a man unconscious in a field suffering from gunshot wounds.

Who Is The Victim?

The victim was later identified as Brandon James Petree. At 10:41 p.m., KWTX reported that a 911 call indicated there had been an argument followed by multiple gunshots.

Here Is What The Killeen Police Say They Need From The City

The Killeen Police Department says one person has now been detained in connection with the death. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477 or submit a tip through the Crime Stoppers tip line.

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