Crime
Jalen Easterling killed during child’s birthday party in Houston
The suspect is believed to be driving a white Tahoe or Suburban that fled the scene.
Houston, TX – The Houston Police Department is actively searching for a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of Jalen Easterling during her child’s birthday party.
The shooting occurred in the 8200 block of Locksley around 8:30 PM. According to authorities, a gathering was being held for one of Easterling’s children when a suspect arrived.
A verbal altercation ensued in the doorway of the home, leading to the shooting.
Houston police have identified the suspect and are urging them to surrender to HPD Homicide.
The suspect is believed to be driving a white Tahoe or Suburban that fled the scene.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact law enforcement.
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.