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Female wounded after shooting at South Cobb High School, one suspect in custody

There is still one outstanding male suspect believed to be involved.

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The Cobb County Police Department is currently responding to an active shooting incident at South Cobb High School, located off Austell Road.

One female victim has been confirmed with a gunshot wound and is receiving medical attention.

Law enforcement believes one male suspect has been detained in connection with the shooting.

However, there is still one outstanding male suspect believed to be involved.

Multiple reports are indicating shooting occurred at the middle school football game at South Cobb High School. A cheer coach has been confirmed as a victim with a gunshot wound.

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The school is on lockdown, and students and staff are being sheltered in place.

Cobb County Police Department K-9 units are actively searching for the outstanding suspect.

An Atlanta Police Department helicopter has been dispatched to provide aerial support.

However, based on new information obtained by officers on the ground, the K-9 search has been discontinued.

The Atlanta Police Department helicopter has been instructed to stand down.

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The nature of the new information is currently unknown.

Parents are being asked to avoid the area and to monitor local news outlets for updates.


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18-year-old Kyler Naely charged for the murder in shooting death of 16-year-old Ja’Tycie Williams

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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.

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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.

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