Crime
Angel Aleman, Lydia Hernandez and a dog found dead after shooting near Mackenzie Park in Lubbock
Lubbock, TX – The Lubbock Metro Special Crimes Unit is actively investigating a double homicide and the death of a dog that occurred in East Lubbock on September 10th.
According to police reports, officers were called to a shots fired incident in the 300 block of Cesar E. Chavez Drive around 8:18 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered 55-year-old Angel Aleman deceased at the scene.
A 47-year-old woman, Lydia Hernandez, was also found with serious injuries and was transported to University Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her wounds.
In addition to the human fatalities, a dog belonging to Aleman was found dead at the scene.
The Lubbock Texas Anti-Gang Unit and the Lubbock Police Department’s Forensic Unit are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
While no arrests have been made at this time, authorities believe the incident to be isolated and not a random act of violence.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Crime Line at (806) 741-1000.
Crime
18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a deadly shooting that occurred in October, which claimed the life of a 16-year-old and injured another.
The incident began on October 6, 2024, shortly after 12:45 a.m., when officers were called to a shooting on I-244 near Yale Avenue.
Upon arrival, they discovered a gray SUV riddled with bullet holes and shattered windows. Investigators determined that seven people were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Two occupants of the vehicle suffered gunshot wounds.
One victim, 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams, sustained critical injuries and succumbed to them several weeks later. The other victim suffered a minor gunshot wound to the arm and survived.
Preliminary investigations revealed the incident was linked to a fight at the Tulsa State Fair earlier that evening.
Witnesses reported that the altercation, which occurred as the group was leaving the fairgrounds, likely escalated into the highway shooting.
Following an in-depth investigation, Tulsa Police Homicide Detectives identified 18-year-old Kyler Naely as the suspect responsible for the shooting.
On November 19, 2024, Naely was arrested, charged with first-degree murder, and booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
Authorities emphasize that the case remains under investigation and are urging anyone with additional information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous.