Crime
20-year-old Amauria Caffey killed in Birmingham shooting
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed Tuesday that 20-year-old Amauria Rardrecus Caffey was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Birmingham.
According to reports, Caffey was shot on the 1600 block of 5th Street North in Birmingham on Saturday, November 4, around 12:12 p.m.
First responders pronounced Caffey dead at the scene at approximately 12:45 p.m., just over 30 minutes after the initial report.
The Birmingham Police Department has since launched a homicide investigation into Caffey’s death, working to gather more information about the events leading up to the shooting.
Detectives are currently seeking leads from the public as they examine nearby surveillance footage and interview potential witnesses to identify suspects or a motive in the case.
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.