Crime
Clarksville Governor’s Square Mall Active Shooter Situation Resolved – No Injuries Reported
The mall was then reopened to employees and shoppers.
The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to a report of an active shooter at Governors Square Mall on Sunday, September 22nd, at approximately 10:47 AM. Officers arrived within a minute of the initial 911 call.
Witnesses reported gunfire in the mall parking lot and perimeter road. Law enforcement personnel conducted a thorough search of the mall interior to ensure public safety and locate any potential victims.
The search concluded at 1:42 PM, and no evidence of a shooter or any injuries was found inside the mall.
The mall was then reopened to employees and shoppers.
The Clarksville Police Department extends its gratitude to all responding agencies, including the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Homeland Security, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Clarksville Fire Rescue, Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), First Call, Vanderbilt EMS, and CPD dispatchers.
Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, not a random act of violence. District 3 Criminal Investigations detectives are actively seeking information from the public.
Anyone with information or video footage is encouraged to contact:
- Detective Henry at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5343.
- The Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline anonymously at 931-645-8477.
- Submit a tip online at P3tips.com/591.
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.