12-05-2025
City of Killeen mourning loss of fire captain
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III.
Killeen Fire Chief James Kubinski has released a video statement regarding Capt. Taylor's passing. You can view his statement below.
City of Killeen Mayor Debbie Nash-King has also issued a statement in the aftermath of Capt. Taylor's death. She says she is offering her prayers, support and condolences to Taylor's family, as well as his fellow comrades at the Fire Department. She says Capt. Taylor showcased dedication, selflessness and courage daily and will be greatly missed.
In remembrance and honor Capt. Taylor, the Killeen City Flag was lowered at 8 a.m. Monday, and will remain lowered through 8 a.m. on the day following Taylor's interment, which has not yet been provided publicly.
The Killeen Fire Department will be escorting Capt. Taylor's body from Austin to the Temple mortuary services today at 3 p.m. Residents may see a motorcade of different emergency agencies heading down Interstate 35 to Temple around this time.
For those wishing to help the family of Capt. Taylor, they have provided a fundraiser on
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Capt. Taylor passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning. He had just welcomed his fifth child at an Austin Hospital and was on route to pick up his other children when he was struck from behind by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
The city says Capt. Taylor had been serving the Killeen Fire Department since 2014, and was recently assigned to the Training Division. He is known for his countless deployments with Texas A&M Task Force 1 and TIFMAS.
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