Police investigate fatal shooting at Heights club

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Harker Heights police officers are investigating a shooting at a nightclub early Sunday morning that left one dead and one injured, according to a press release issued by the Police Department.

According to the release, officers responded to a shooting at Club Krush, 201 W. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, around 3:27 a.m. Both club security and police officers performed CPR on the first shooting victim before he was taken to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, where he died. The person’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

While on the scene, officers were informed of a second shooting victim who was transported to Fort Hood’s Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.

According to the release, witnesses said the incident began as a verbal argument that led to a fight and then a shooting.

The suspect is described as a black male between 5’4” and 5’9” tall. Police say he left the scene in a black or dark gray Dodge Charger.

The Harker Heights Police Criminal Investigation Division is asking anyone with information about this homicide to contact them at 254-953-5440. Individuals may also provide information to Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com . All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Harker Heights police officers are investigating a shooting at a nightclub early Sunday morning that left one dead and one injured, according to a press release issued by the Police Department.According to the release, officers responded to a shooting at Club Krush, 201 W. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, around 3:27 a.m. Both club security and police officers performed CPR on the first shooting victim before he was taken to Baylor Scott & White Hospital, where he died. The person’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.While on the scene, officers were informed of a second shooting victim who transported to Fort Hood’s Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries.According to the release, witnesses said the incident began as a verbal argument that led to a fight and then a shooting.The suspect is described as a black male between 5’4” and 5’9” tall. Police say he left the scene in a black or dark gray Dodge Charger.The Harker Heights Police Criminal Investigation Division is asking anyone with information about this homicide to contact them at 254-953-5440. Individuals may also provide information to Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com . All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

— KILLEEN DAILY HERALD