Crime
34-year-old Darrian Finley killed in shooting at Beauregard gathering
As of now, there has been no confirmation of any arrests or named suspects in connection with the incident.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Beauregard community on Saturday night when a shooting occurred at a gathering on Lee Road 11.
The violence left one man dead and another critically injured.
Darrian Finley, 34, of Opelika, was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene at 9:55 PM CT on October 5, 2024.
His body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for a thorough postmortem examination.
The second victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was immediately airlifted to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Their current condition remains unknown.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are actively working to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and identify potential suspects.
As of now, there has been no confirmation of any arrests or named suspects in connection with the incident.
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.