Crime
Temple Police Respond to Shooting Near Temple ISD Administration Building, Suspect Detained
On Thursday morning, the Temple Police Department responded to a reported shooting near the Temple Independent School District (TISD) administration building, located in the Santa Fe Plaza area of downtown Temple.
Following the incident, a suspect was promptly taken into custody, and officials confirmed there is currently no ongoing threat to public safety.
As police managed the active scene, roads leading to the TISD administration building were temporarily blocked to facilitate the investigation and ensure public safety.
Jon Wallin, spokesperson for TISD, stated that police initially requested the district place the administration building on a secure hold as a precautionary measure.
This hold, which restricts entry and exit, was lifted within five minutes once authorities confirmed the situation was under control.
Temple Police have not yet released further information on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the identity of the suspect.
Local authorities are expected to provide additional updates as the investigation proceeds, while TISD continues normal operations.
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.