Crime
24-year-old Saiveon Hopkins killed after shooting in Lincoln
The Lincoln Police Department is currently investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred in the city on Sunday, September 8th. At this time, there is no indication that these incidents are connected.
In the early morning hours, around 1:30 AM, officers downtown were alerted to a disturbance near North 11th and O streets.
Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical care.
Sadly, a 24-year-old Lincoln man succumbed to his injuries.
He has been identified as Saiveon Hopkins, according to a GoFundMe campaign and an adult film production company.
The other victim, a man in his forties, is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
The Lincoln Police Department is urging anyone with information or video footage related to the shooting to contact the non-emergency number at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600 if they wish to remain anonymous.
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.