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Killeen police ID female victim in homicide case as Fort Cavazos soldier

Killeen Police Department
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Detectives have identified the victim as Esther Gitau, an active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Cavazos.

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The Killeen Police Department is investigating a homicide after initially responding for a welfare check at a residence in the 3300 block of Lakecrest Drive.

Killeen Police said officers found a 37-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds around 7:16 p.m. Police also found two children inside the residence, unaware of what happened and are safe.

Detectives with the Robbery-Homicide Unit got an arrest warrant for the victim's spouse, 42-year-old John Mwangi.

The suspect was later found on Fort Cavazos and is currently in the Killeen City Jail.

Detectives believe this was a domestic violence-related incident and there is no danger to the public.

The victim's identity will not be released until next of kin is notified.