Crime
11 people shot, 2 fatally, at block party in northeast Houston, Texas
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard.
Houston, TX – A joyous block party in northeast Houston turned tragic on September 14, 2024, when a drive-by shooting left two people dead and nine others injured.
The incident occurred on Laura Koppe Road at Lockwood Drive, where a large crowd had gathered for a celebration. A white pickup truck drove by and opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of two Black males in their 20s.
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard. Police reported that the other victim was a man in his early 20s.
Nine other individuals were injured, either from gunshot wounds or while trying to escape the chaos. Investigators discovered evidence of multiple weapons used in the attack, as two different types of shell casings were found at the scene.
The truck involved in the shooting was last seen heading west on Laura Koppe Road towards I-59. Authorities are actively working to obtain surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes to identify the suspects.
The Houston Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooting. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact HPD’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
The community is reeling from the senseless violence that claimed two young lives and affected so many others. The search for justice continues as authorities work to apprehend those responsible for this horrific crime.
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.