Tyler Shooting Suspect Still at Large

TYLER — Still no trace of a suspect wanted in a Tyler shooting death. Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect in the July 30th shooting death at P.T. Cole Park. Named in the warrant is Rakheem Goldstein, 20, of Tyler. He is believed to have been involved in the shooting death of Briana Raquel Young. State District Judge Jack Skeen has set his bond at $1,000,000. So far, authorities have not been able to locate him.

Young, who was 20, had brought her 3 year-old son to the park around 9:40 last Tuesday night. While in the park, Young was caught in cross-fire when gunfire erupted. Investigators were told that gunfire erupted from within the park and also from a vehicle on Mockingbird Street next to the park. Around 30 people were in the park when the shooting occurred. Young’s child was not injured. Numerous shell casings were located by crime scene investigators in the park and street. It is believed at this time that the shooting is a result of gang activity.

Anyone with information about Goldstein or any other further details related to this case is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges filed against the suspects in this case.