Crime
21-year-old Jaden Lewis charged for the murder of 46-year-old Justin Mourning in Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA – Alpharetta Police Detectives have arrested 21-year-old Jaden Lewis of Milton, Georgia on charges of Murder and Aggravated Assault.
The arrest comes less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, which occurred in the downtown area of Alpharetta.
On Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, Alpharetta Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highway 9 and Milton Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered one gunshot victim who was transported to a local hospital and later died.
The initial investigation revealed that the incident stemmed from a verbal altercation between two individuals.
The Alpharetta Police Department has released several images of the suspect involved in the recent fatal shooting in the downtown area. The suspect is described as a male riding a motorcycle wearing a black jacket with white patches, black pants, a helmet, and gloves.
In one of the images, the suspect is seen pointing a gun. Police believe the images were captured by a witness’s dashcam.
Following the shooting, police located multiple shell casings and spoke with several witnesses. Investigators believe the incident was the result of an argument between the victim and the motorcycle operator.
“It seems that this shooting escalated from a verbal argument that took place on the roadway,” stated Captain Andrew Splawn of the Alpharetta Police Department.
The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety extends its gratitude to the numerous citizens who provided valuable information that led to the arrest of Jaden Lewis.
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.