Crime
Tucson Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 18-year-old Randy Simmons in Eastside Alleyway
Tucson, AZ – On the evening of November 11, officers from the Tucson Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in an alleyway near the intersection of Golf Links and Wilmot Roads on Tucson’s east side.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Randy Simmons suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Paramedics and officers immediately began life-saving measures in an attempt to stabilize Simmons, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Tucson Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident and is actively working to gather information and identify suspects.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have information about the events leading up to the shooting or the individuals involved to come forward.
Community members with details about the case are encouraged to contact Tucson Police at 911 or anonymously through the 88-CRIME tip line.
Detectives are continuing their investigation and will provide further updates as they become available.
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.