Crime
Tescari Paolo killed after shooting near Santa Fe Plaza in Temple, suspect detained
Temple Police Department assured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.
A fatal shooting took place Thursday morning near Santa Fe Plaza in Temple, Texas, claiming the life of Tescari Paolo.
According to Temple Police, the incident began around 8 a.m. when an officer near Santa Fe Plaza, in the vicinity of 7th Street and Avenue A, was alerted by a passerby to a situation involving Paolo and an unidentified suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle.
The officer immediately relayed the suspect’s description and vehicle details to dispatch.
Shortly afterward, a constable in the area located and detained the suspect.
Responding officers performed life-saving measures on Paolo at the scene; however, despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Wilkey at 8:24 a.m.
Temple Police Department assured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.
They are actively seeking additional information to aid the investigation.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact Temple Police at 254-298-5500. Those preferring to remain anonymous may also reach out to Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
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.