Crime
28-year-old Nick Rodela-Garcia killed after shooting near C C’s Bar & Grill in Lubbock
According to the initial findings, Rodela-Garcia became involved in a verbal dispute with another individual at the bar.
LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock Police Department’s Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 28-year-old Nick Rodela-Garcia early Friday morning.
Authorities were called to the scene at 1:29 a.m. after reports of gunfire at a bar located in the 1600 block of 50th Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Rodela-Garcia suffering from severe injuries.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
According to the initial findings, Rodela-Garcia became involved in a verbal dispute with another individual at the bar.
The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which the suspect retrieved a firearm and shot Rodela-Garcia.
The Lubbock Police Department issued an official statement late Friday morning confirming the fatal shooting and emphasizing that the investigation remains ongoing.
Detectives are actively working to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and identify the suspect involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward to aid in the investigation. Tips can be submitted by contacting the Lubbock Police Department or calling Crime Line at (806) 741-1000.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes 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.