Crime
Victims killed in Holmes County trail ride mass shooting identified
Several other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Holmes County, MS – A devastating mass shooting incident occurred late Saturday night during a trail ride near North Highway 17, just five miles outside of Lexington.
The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals and injuries to eight others.
According to Sheriff Willie March, the shooting took place following the Holmes County Consolidated School’s homecoming celebration.
The suspect, believed to be armed with a firearm equipped with a switch, opened fire into the crowd after an altercation.
The three victims who lost their lives have been identified as 25-year-old Martel Gibson, 19-year-old Shundra Chestnut, and 19-year-old John Jenkins.
Several other individuals sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.
Law enforcement authorities are actively investigating the case and seeking to identify the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.
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.