Crime
Suspicious Person Report Leads to Lockdown at Cobb Galleria and Cobb Energy Centers
Following reports of a suspicious person in the area, both the Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Centre were placed on lockdown at approximately 8:15 a.m.
The lockdown was lifted at 10:30 a.m., according to Galleria spokesperson Karen Caro.
Initial reports indicated that an intercom message alerted people inside one of the buildings about a potential shooter.
While the lockdown was ultimately lifted, the incident caused significant concern among visitors and staff.
Uniformed patrol officers responded to the area to investigate the reports of an armed subject.
To date, no suspicious individuals have been located, and officers are continuing to patrol the area.
Further details about the incident are currently unavailable.
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.