Crime
Tallahassee Police Hunt for Armed and Dangerous Suspects Following Home Invasion
Tallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee Police Department is actively searching for armed and dangerous suspects who were involved in a home invasion that escalated into a shooting near Appleyard Drive on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at The Socials 2700, where a home invasion took place. When officers arrived at the scene, gunfire erupted. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Following the shooting, Tallahassee State College issued an emergency alert to its students and staff, urging them to seek shelter immediately. The college is located on Appleyard Drive.
Just before 4:30 p.m., TSC announced that the all-clear had been given, and the campus was now safe to return to. Normal operations have resumed.
The number of suspects involved and their descriptions remain unclear at this time.
The Tallahassee Police Department is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them immediately.
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.