Crime
23-Year-Old Andrew Graney Arrested and Charged in Connection with Multiple Shootings Around I-40 and Southwest Raleigh
A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged early Friday morning following a series of shootings in southwest Raleigh that had kept the area on high alert throughout the week.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Thomas Graney, now faces multiple felony charges, including one count of assault with a deadly weapon and 11 counts of discharging a firearm into occupied dwellings or vehicles.
The incidents reportedly occurred between Monday and Thursday, sparking community concern and police investigation.
On Thursday afternoon, Raleigh police concentrated their efforts on a neighborhood along Kentford Court, with over two dozen officers arriving to make the arrest.
Authorities detained Graney, along with another man who was subsequently released without charges. Officials have not disclosed the methods they used to identify Graney as a suspect.
The extensive police presence surprised local residents, who witnessed the two men being escorted from a nearby home.
The location of the incident also prompted North Carolina State University to issue a WolfAlert to notify students and staff, as the neighborhood is close to NC State’s Centennial Campus.
The repeated shootings around the I-40 corridor and southwest Raleigh had already been concerning students, including Maria Smith, who expressed heightened worries about campus safety in light of the events.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the motive and details surrounding Graney’s alleged involvement in the shootings.
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.