Crime
42-year-old Joanna Eastes charged in mass shooting at Fort Wayne Halloween party
The investigation revealed that 17-year-old Willie Venzell Ivy III was the initial aggressor, firing shots that injured nine individuals aged 14 to 20.
A tragic shooting incident occurred at a high school party in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 19th, 2024, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old and injuries to several others.
Police responded to a call about shots fired at a home on the 4900 block of Manistee Drive around 10:30 PM.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed that 17-year-old Willie Venzell Ivy III was the initial aggressor, firing shots that injured nine individuals aged 14 to 20.
In self-defense, another partygoer fatally shot Ivy.
The homeowner, 42-year-old Joanna Eastes, has been arrested and charged with neglect of a dependent, furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The incident highlights the dangers of underage parties and the importance of responsible adult supervision.
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.