Crime
2 dead, 3 injured after shooting in downtown Minneapolis, victims identified
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Minneapolis police are investigating a shooting incident that left two people dead and three others injured. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning in the area of 5th Street and Hennepin Avenue.
Officers responding to a reported fight heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. They found five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided medical assistance.
All five victims were transported to local hospitals, where two adult males succumbed to their injuries.
The two victims who were killed have been identified as Benjamin Haggray and Marcel Woodberry.
Two juvenile females and one adult female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
One suspect has been arrested, and investigators are continuing to gather information about the incident and his involvement.
Officers secured the scene and recovered a firearm. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner will release the names of the deceased victims along with the cause and manner of death.
“MPD investigators are committed to bringing those responsible for this tragic incident to justice,” said Chief O’Hara. “We will continue our late-night safety plan and work with our law enforcement and community partners to enhance safety for all.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous, and individuals providing information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward.
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.