Crime
17-year-old Tyler Parks killed after shooting in West Pullman
A 17-year-old boy, Tyler Parks, was tragically shot and killed on Saturday evening in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
At approximately 7 p.m. on November 9, 2024, Chicago Police responded to a call about an unconscious person on 125th Street and State Street.
When officers arrived, they found Tyler lying in the middle of the street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Initial investigations indicate there were no shell casings found at the location, leading police to believe Tyler may have been shot elsewhere, and his body subsequently left on 125th Street.
Witnesses reported seeing a silver SUV leaving the area shortly before police arrived. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed Tyler’s identity.
Area Two detectives are actively investigating the case, but no suspects are in custody at this time.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this homicide to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at CPDTIP.COM or by contacting the Chicago Police Department’s 5th (Calumet) District at (312) 747-8210.
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.