Crime
Lake Havasu City Police Department Involved in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
The individual who initiated the gunfire was fatally wounded at the scene.
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM, detectives with the Lake Havasu City Police Department were conducting a follow-up investigation for a missing person case in the Craggy Wash area.
During their investigation, they encountered an individual who opened fire on them.
In response to this immediate threat, the detectives were forced to return fire in self-defense.
Sadly, the individual who initiated the gunfire was fatally wounded at the scene.
Thankfully, none of the detectives were physically struck by the gunfire.
However, they have been transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries sustained during the incident.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department wishes to assure the community that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.
Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting will be released as they become available.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact Public Information Officer, Sergeant Kyle Ridgway at (928) 855-1171.
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.