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
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — 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. Luke’s 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 department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s 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 teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.