Crime
Southeast Houston Family in Fear After Targeted Shooting Leaves One Injured
According to the family, their home was one of two targeted in a series of reckless attacks by a group of individuals.
A local family is living in fear after a terrifying shooting incident left one of their loved ones critically injured. The incident occurred in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of S Richey and Forest Oaks Drive.
The shooting took place late last night, resulting in a barrage of gunfire that damaged multiple homes and vehicles in the residential area.
Bullet holes were found near a child’s bedroom, highlighting the grave danger posed to the families living there.
According to the family, their home was one of two targeted in a series of reckless attacks by a group of individuals.
The victim, who was inside the house at the time, was struck in the back by a bullet that exited through his chest. He also sustained a graze wound to his forehead. Despite the severity of his injuries, he is expected to recover fully.
The family expressed immense gratitude for their loved one’s survival, acknowledging the trauma of the experience. They are struggling to understand the motive behind the attack, as no one in the house has any known conflicts with others.
Photos of the home’s interior reveal the extensive damage caused by the gunfire. The family is now terrified to return home, fearing further violence from the suspects who may be aware of the police investigation.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident and working to identify the perpetrators.
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.