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Killeen police arrest 28-year-old woman accused of shooting man

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KILLEEN, TX — The Killeen Police Department is investigating a shooting near Andover Dr.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at approximately 5:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to 2200 block of Andover Drive in reference to a shooting victim.

Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers’ immediately started to perform life saving measures until paramedics arrived. The victim was immediately transported to Baylor Scott and White in serious but stable condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect broke into the victim’s residence. When the victim arrived and entered his home, the suspect shot the victim and assaulted him with a hammer. Through the investigation, detectives were able to obtain suspect information and locate the suspect.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the Bell County District Attorney’s Office reviewed this case and issued a complaint charging Adrianna Jean Veal, 28, with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Family Member.

Veal was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke and set her bond at $500,000. Veal is currently awaiting transport to the Bell County Jail.