Crime
39-year-old Mack Jenkins killed after a fight escalated to a shooting at Hal Orr’s Inn in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, N.C. – On Sunday morning, September 15, 2024, a 39-year-old man tragically lost his life in a shooting that followed a fight at a motel in Rocky Mount.
According to the Rocky Mount Police Department, officers arrived at the scene around 1:04 AM in response to reports of gunfire at Hal Orr’s Inn (2400 block of North Wesleyan Boulevard).
Preliminary investigation indicates that a disagreement escalated into violence, resulting in the victim being shot.
Despite receiving immediate medical attention at 400 Saint Paul Street, the victim succumbed to their injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Mack Jenkins.
The Rocky Mount Police Department has launched a homicide investigation into this incident and is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact them at 252-972-1411.
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.