Crime
Anthony Evans suspected of shooting and killing Hayden Smith at Spanky P’s Tavern in Abilene
The Abilene Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 32-year-old Anthony Devon Evans, a suspect in a homicide that occurred at a south Abilene bar on Sunday, October 27th, 2024.
The victim of the shooting has been identified as 30-year-old Hayden Smith.
Evans is believed to have ties to both the Abilene area and the Metroplex, specifically Forney, Texas.
Anyone with information regarding Evans’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Abilene Police Department at (325) 673-8331 or Abilene Crime Stoppers at (325) 676-8477.
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.