Crime
4 injured in shooting at North Carolina Central University
A series of shootings occurred on the campus of North Carolina Central University on Saturday night, October 26th, 2024.
The first incident took place around 7:43 PM, when shots were fired in the parking lot behind Debra Saunders-White Residence Hall.
No injuries were reported in this initial incident.
However, a second shooting occurred later that evening, around 8:59 PM, near the Student Services Building on Eagle Campus Drive.
Four individuals, including a North Carolina Central University student, were injured by gunfire. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the second shooting, the campus was placed on lockdown.
Law enforcement officers responded to the scene and conducted a thorough investigation.
While a suspect was arrested in connection with the first shooting, it remains unclear if any arrests have been made regarding the second incident.
The university has expressed its disappointment and concern over the violence that marred the homecoming weekend.
They have emphasized the importance of community safety and cooperation with law enforcement to address such incidents.
The investigation into both shootings is ongoing.
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.