Crime
2 injured in shooting near Franjo Park in Cutler Bay
Residents are advised to avoid the area until the situation is resolved.
At approximately 7:47 p.m. this evening, Cutler Bay officers were dispatched to the area near Franjo Park in response to a shooting.
Two adult males were found injured and have been transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital South with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident occurred near Franjo Park, between the Amoco gas station at 20245 Franjo Road and SW 89th Avenue.
Witnesses reported seeing a light sedan muscle car, possibly a Mustang, speeding away from the scene after the shooting.
The vehicle’s exact make and model could not be determined due to the rapid nature of the incident.
The area remains an active crime scene, and park patrons who parked at Franjo Park will need to leave their vehicles overnight while the scene is processed.
Fortunately, NO park visitors, including parents and children, were harmed.
The Cutler Bay Police Department is actively investigating the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Cutler Bay Police Department.
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.