KILLEEN UPDATE: Father charged after 3-year-old killed in Killeen shooting

The father of the 3-year-old victim in a Saturday afternoon shooting in Killeen is in police custody.



According to a release from the Killeen Police Department, 27-year-old Ashton Blake Salvato was charged with manslaughter for shooting and killing his 3-year-old daughter at a home in the 3600 block of Del Mar Court in Killeen. He is currently being held at the Bell County Jail on a $1 million bond.



Police were called to the home just before 12:30 p.m. on April 18. According to KPD, officers found a 3-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Metroplex Hospital, where she later died from her injuries. It was originally reported the victim in the shooting was an adult woman.



Killeen police are still investigating the shooting.



Killeen Police rushed to the 3600 block of Del Mar Ave. Saturday afternoon after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one female with a gunshot wound, and immediately began CPR as they waited for paramedics to arrive.



The victim was then transported to Metroplex Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead at 12:40 p.m.



Police say they are in the process of notifying the victim's family and have not yet released her name.



No word yet on any suspects in the shooting. This is a developing story and there will be updates as more information is released.