Crime
24-year-old Marcos Criddle killed after shooting in Ector County, suspect Anthony Manarite arrested
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) has shared additional details about a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, resulting in one death.
According to ECSO, the suspect in custody has been identified as 27-year-old Anthony Bernardino Cortez Manarite.
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Marcos Criddle, and his family has been notified of his passing.
ECSO is encouraging any residents with information about the incident to reach out to local law enforcement. Those who may have relevant details can contact the Ector County Sheriff’s Office at 432-335-3050.
The incident took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, around 5:24 a.m. when ECSO responded to a call about a gunshot victim located in the 3500 block of Flint Ave.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who was then transported to Medical Center Hospital. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
At the scene, deputies detained a suspect and recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
The suspect was taken to the Ector County Sheriff’s Office, where he reportedly admitted to shooting the victim during an interview.
While the names of both individuals involved were initially withheld for further investigation, ECSO has now released the identities of the suspect and victim.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the incident, and additional updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.