Crime
Trion City Schools on hard lockdown after report of a gun on campus
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Trion City Schools are currently under full lockdown due to a vague text message received by a student claiming the presence of a gun on campus.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader confirmed that the sender of the text has been identified and attends a school outside the county. The individual is currently being interviewed by law enforcement officials.
Sheriff Schrader emphasized the lack of specific details in the threat but explained that the decision to lockdown the school was made as a precautionary measure to allow for a thorough search of the grounds. As of 9:37 AM, the search is still underway.
The sheriff reassured the community that the situation is under control and that there is no immediate danger.
Parents and guardians are advised to remain calm and await updates from school and law enforcement officials.
The safety of students and staff remains the top priority as authorities continue their investigation.
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.