Crime
17-Year-Old Dashawn Gilbert Fatally Shot on Halloween Night in Indianapolis’ Far East Side
A tragic shooting incident claimed the life of a 17-year-old male on Thursday night in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to reports of a person lying in the roadway near the 11500 block of Brook Crossing Lane shortly after 7:30 PM.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as Dashawn Anthony Gilbert, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
IMPD Homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident.
They are canvassing the area for potential witnesses and any available surveillance footage.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Detective Jose Torres at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317.327.3475 or via email at Jose.Torres@indy.gov.ย
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.