Pvt. Justin Antwan Lewis, a 19-year-old African American soldier from Henderson, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on April 17, 2017, in Killeen, Texas. Lewis had enlisted in the Army in August 2016 and was assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hood in February 2017. He was found unresponsive by Killeen police officers after responding to a call of shots fired near a vacant lot.
Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene, and his death was ruled a homicide.
Despite extensive investigations, the case remains unsolved. The Killeen Police Department has offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Detectives have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward and provide information. The investigation has been ongoing, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Pvt. Lewis's death.
The loss of Pvt. Justin Antwan Lewis has deeply affected his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. His death marked the eighth homicide in Killeen for the year 2017, a significant increase from the 16 homicides recorded in 2016. The community continues to seek justice for Pvt. Lewis and hopes that new information will eventually lead to the resolution of this tragic case.
