Curtis E. Shelley, a 27-year-old male from Killeen, Texas, tragically died on November 12, 2017. Shelley was involved in a heated argument with his neighbor, Austin Fasulo, who was the son of a Killeen police officer. The argument escalated when Fasulo, armed with a gun, shot Shelley, who was unarmed, in the middle of the street. Shelley later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The incident was caught on video, which showed Shelley walking away with his hands up when Fasulo shot
him. Shelley's family accused the Killeen Police Department of covering up the murder due to the shooter's connection to one of its officers. The case was handed over to the Texas Rangers for investigation. Despite the investigation, the Bell County Grand Jury decided not to return any charges against Fasulo.
The Shelley family expressed their devastation and frustration over the lack of charges and closure. They believed that justice was not served and that the shooter got away with murder. The family's grief was compounded by the belief that the police department's handling of the case was influenced by the shooter's familial ties to an officer.
The investigation concluded in September 2018, but the report was not made public until the grand jury's decision was announced. The Shelley family continues to seek answers and justice for Curtis E. Shelley, hoping that the truth will eventually come to light.
