Crime
15-year-old Timothy Berry killed after shooting in Old Louisville
Timothy’s father, deeply affected by his son’s senseless death, is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
The tragic reality of gun violence in Louisville continues to unfold as the city’s fatal shooting statistics for 2024 climb.
A family in Old Louisville is now grappling with the devastating loss of their 15-year-old son, who was gunned down in broad daylight.
On Wednesday afternoon, around 3:30 PM, LMPD responded to a shooting incident at the intersection of 3rd and St. Catherine Streets.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 15-year-old Timothy Berry lying on the ground, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Timothy, a sophomore at Jeffersontown High School, was walking through Old Louisville to visit his father at his workplace when he was tragically murdered.
The young teen, known for his curly hair, had a passion for his girlfriend, kickboxing, video games, and adventures with his dad. His dream was to become a chef.
Police believe the shooting occurred in the area of Preston Highway and the Outer Loop.
Timothy’s father, deeply affected by his son’s senseless death, is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
The LMPD Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the police department’s anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or utilize the online LMPD Crime Tip Portal.
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.