Crime
H-E-B shooting victim identified as 32-year-old Michael Rosario Jr
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
On September 27, 2024, at approximately 15:50 PM, a deadly encounter occurred at the H-E-B on Canyon Ridge Drive in Austin, Texas.
Initial reports suggested an active shooter situation, but this was later ruled out. An investigation revealed that Michael Rosario Jr., a shoplifting suspect, lunged at a security guard, Warren Owusu, with a knife.
Warren Owusu attempted to subdue Michael Rosario Jr. with a taser but was unsuccessful. Michael Rosario Jr. then reportedly charged at Warren Owusu while still armed with the knife. Warren Owusu then discharged his firearm, shooting Michael Rosario Jr..
Michael Rosario Jr. was transported to the Dell Seton Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:20 PM.
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
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.