Crime
Centralia Teen Released After Alleged Accidental Shooting of 14-Year-Old Due to Lack of Juvenile Facility Space
The injured girl was treated for her injuries and is expected to recover.
A 14-year-old girl was accidentally shot at a residence on East Rasback in Centralia on Wednesday morning, October 23rd.
The incident occurred around 8:15 AM while the girl was visiting with two male acquaintances.
A 15-year-old male, who was also present, mishandled a firearm, resulting in the accidental discharge that struck the girl in the leg.
The injured girl was treated for her injuries and is expected to recover.
The 15-year-old male was initially taken into custody on charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and aggravated assault.
However, due to a lack of space at the juvenile detention facility, he was released.
The Centralia Police Department is investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances and whether additional charges may be filed.
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.