21-Year-Old Kaizen Simmons Killed in Early Morning Killeen Shooting

KILLEEN, TX – April 29, 2025 — A homicide investigation is underway in Killeen following the tragic shooting death of a 21-year-old man in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Killeen Police responded to a call around 1:26 a.m. regarding a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Morning Star Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim, later identified as Kaizen Simmons, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel administered life-saving measures at the scene before Simmons was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Authorities have not yet released information about any potential suspects or motives behind the shooting. Investigators are currently collecting evidence from the scene, speaking with potential witnesses, and reviewing nearby surveillance footage in hopes of piecing together the events that led to Simmons’ death.

Simmons’ death has sent shockwaves through the community, with friends and neighbors mourning the loss of a young man described as kind-hearted and full of promise. Social media has since been filled with emotional tributes from loved ones expressing sorrow and demanding justice.

“This is heartbreaking. Kaizen was trying to build a future. He didn’t deserve this,” one friend wrote in a public post.

Killeen Police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the department or reach out anonymously through Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online.

This incident adds to growing concerns about gun violence in Killeen. In recent months, local leaders have been working to address safety concerns through community outreach and crime prevention programs, but the shooting underscores the urgency of those efforts.

As the investigation unfolds, the community holds its breath, hoping for answers—and justice—for Kaizen Simmons.