On August 25, 2024, at about 4:33 a.m., officers in Killeen responded to reports of gunshots and, arriving after being told of a vehicle crash, found 68-year-old Vivian Delois McClain unconscious inside a crashed vehicle in the 1000 block of Westover Drive. She was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 5:04 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.

Detectives later identified 24-year-old Killeen resident Dimani Phillip Gaddis as a suspect in McClain’s murder. Gaddis had been arrested on September 9 on unrelated charges, including a blue warrant and burglary of vehicles; he was subsequently charged with murder in connection with McClain’s death and is being held in the Bell County Jail with bond set at $1,250,000. Police thanked the community for videos and assistance that helped identify the suspect and asked anyone with more information or security footage to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at (254) 501-8830.

If anyone knew Vivian or has footage or information about the early-morning incident, please contact investigators.