Crime
19-year-old Braxton Johnson and 38-year-old man killed in Bruceville-Eddy shooting, suspect Romi Frentescu arrested
Both the suspect and one of the victims are affiliated with the Cossack motorcycle group.
The Bruceville-Eddy Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
Authorities responded to the scene at the intersection of Mackey Ranch Road and Old Moody Road around 7:20 PM.
Initial investigations revealed that at least three people were involved in an altercation that escalated into violence.
One of the victims, a 38-year-old man, was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 19-year-old Braxton Johnson, was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple for treatment of his injuries but tragically succumbed to them.
The suspect fled the scene following the shooting but was later apprehended at their residence. He has been identified as Romi Frentescu.
Bruceville-Eddy PD has confirmed that both the suspect and one of the victims are affiliated with the Cossack motorcycle group.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
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.