Crime
Buckeye Police Investigate Apparent Domestic Violence Shooting Involving Former Couple
At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, Buckeye Police responded to reports of a shooting in a residential neighborhood near McDowell Road and Sienna Hills Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a harrowing scene involving two young adults.
A woman in her early 20s was found lying in the doorway of a home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her back.
Nearby, a man, also in his early 20s, was found on the ground in front of the house with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Officers immediately began performing life-saving measures on both individuals.
The woman was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, while the man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary investigations indicate that this incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation involving the two individuals, who were reportedly former romantic partners.
The Buckeye Police Department has stated that the investigation is ongoing as they work to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
No further details have been released at this time.
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.