Ricky Darnell Ball, 30, was shot and killed in Killeen, Texas, on the night of June 1, 2020. Officers responded to reports of shots fired about 9:05 p.m. on the 2800 block of Kerrville Court and found Ricky lying in front of a residence not breathing; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:49 p.m. An autopsy was ordered and the Killeen Police Department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation.

Ricky was born December 24, 1989, and grew up in a military family before settling in Killeen in 2000. He graduated from Ellison High School in 2009 and from Job Corps of San Marcos in 2011. Active in the community, he participated in the Prime-Time AAU Track Club and the Boys and Girls Club and worked several local jobs. He is survived by his parents Shawnda L. and Ricky Darnell Ball, Sr., three children, a brother, a sister and extended family.

No arrests or suspects have been identified and detectives have asked the public for tips, with Crime Stoppers offering a reward. If anyone knew Ricky or has information about what happened on Kerrville Court that night, please share what you know.