Crime
Nathanial Bratcher II Charged with Murder of Larreon Cosby Following Lake Mary Shooting
Lake Mary, Florida – Seminole County deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at an apartment complex. The suspected gunman, Nathanial Samuel Bratcher II, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The victim, Larreon Da’Quan Cosby, was found shot to death on the front porch of an apartment. Cosby’s girlfriend informed investigators that Bratcher, her ex-boyfriend, had called her earlier, threatening to kill Cosby.
Deputies say Bratcher fled the scene in a white Ford Mustang convertible. He was later spotted by a police helicopter and subsequently taken into custody.
Bratcher has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder and booked into the Seminole County jail.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office at 407-665-6650 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
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.