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Tristen Hochstetler

Case from Killeen, TX dated Jul 15, 2024

Victim Details

Tristen Hochstetler

Male

Black / African American

Killeen

TX

2024-07-15

17

Tristen

Hochstetler

07/20/2026

Case Description

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On July 15, 2024, 17-year-old Tristen Latrell Rey Hochstetler was found fatally shot inside a residence in the 600 block of Avenue I in Killeen, Texas. Police responded to the scene around 2:31 p.m. Justice of the Peace Nicola James pronounced him dead at 4:19 p.m.

Tristen was born on March 29, 2007, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to his mother, Kristen Hochstetler. He attended Ellison High School and graduated from Penn Foster High School at the age of 16. Known for his warm and outgoing pers ...
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  • KilleenPD News: Killeen Police Detain Person of Interest
  • MyTexasDaily.com: Killeen police investigate seventh murder of the year
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about those few moments between when the police responded and when Triste... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
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    09/18/2024
    I came across Tristen’s case and it really struck a chord with me. I can't stop thinking about how... ...Read More
    07/21/2024
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