Crime
Travis Merrill charged with murder after woman shot and killed inside Lewisville Allegiance Trucks office building
Merrill surrendered peacefully, kneeling on the ground with his hands raised.
Lewisville, TX – A tragic workplace shooting incident occurred on Thursday in Lewisville, Texas, resulting in the death of a woman and the arrest of the suspected gunman.
The Lewisville Police Department received a call about an active shooter at approximately 11:30 AM, prompting a swift response from officers.
Witnesses reported seeing a female coworker being shot at her desk while on her lunch break.
Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and apprehended the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Travis Lee Merrill.
Merrill surrendered peacefully, kneeling on the ground with his hands raised.
Police recovered a firearm at the scene.
The female victim was transported to a local hospital but sadly succumbed to her injuries.
While authorities have not disclosed the specific relationship between Merrill and the victim, they confirmed that the two were known to each other.
Investigators are currently interviewing numerous witnesses to gather more details about the incident.
The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of her family.Sources and related content.
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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.