Crime
Fatal Shooting Following Pursuit in Port Arthur, Texas
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at end of chase.
A high-speed chase that began in Bridge City, Texas on Tuesday morning resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when a suspect fled the scene of a disturbance.
The pursuit led the suspect onto Highway 73, where a Chambers County Constable’s office motorcycle deputy, who was part of a heavy equipment transport convoy, was injured in a collision involving a vehicle involved in the chase.
The deputy sustained non-serious injuries.
The chase continued onto 16th Street at Green Avenue, where it ultimately came to a conclusion with law enforcement officers firing multiple shots.
The suspect was fatally shot, and one law enforcement officer suffered a minor leg injury, likely from a ricocheting bullet.
The incident unfolded near West Orange Stark Middle School, prompting school administrators to implement a shelter-in-place protocol to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the fatal shooting in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
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.