Adult Trial Ordered: What Court Documents Say About Killeen’s Deadly Shooting

Earlier this year, on March 25, the city of Killeen was in an uproar when 52-year-old Jahid Hombre Black was fatally shot in the 6100 block of Griffith Loop, according to KWTX. Rashawn Ellison, a 16-year-old teenager, was identified as the individual responsible for fatally shooting Black and injuring two other people during the incident.

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Authorities stated that the act was not only aggressive but also premeditated, and that the juvenile demonstrated significant sophistication and maturity—enough to be tried as an adult and assist counsel in his defense. The city was deeply shaken by the event.

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I remember it being all over social media that three males, ages 18, 12, and 10, were injured during the shooting. Unfortunately, Black died from his gunshot wounds despite life-saving efforts. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him dead at the scene.

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Police said Ellison used an AR-10 rifle, a .308 caliber weapon. He was taken into custody and transported to the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center. Investigators reported that the victims had stopped in front of the suspect’s home in a vehicle when Ellison opened fire during an altercation. After being shot, Black attempted to drive away but crashed the vehicle approximately two blocks later.

Due to the severity and nature of the crime, Ellison will be charged as an adult. As of now, no further updates have been released regarding the investigation, but we will keep you informed as more information becomes available.