A 42-year-old man was being held without bond Monday on murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a Killeen woman.
Police report 42-year-old John Gitau Mwangi was located on Fort Cavazos after officers got a warrant for him during their investigation.
Officers had been called to the 3300 block of Lakecrest Drive Friday evening at 7: 15 p.m. on a welfare check call. On arrival they found a 37-year-old woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
Police said two children were located inside the residence and apparently were unaware of what had happened. The children were safe.
Detectives say they believe this was a domestic violence related incident and that there is no danger to the publice.
The name of the victim was being withheld pending notification of relatives.
