Crime
21-year-old injured in shooting near Patterson Park in Akron
Authorities in Akron are investigating a shooting that left a 21-year-old man injured Sunday afternoon near Patterson Park.
According to a statement from the Akron Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Lucille Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they located the victim lying in a field with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police confirmed the recovery of rifle shell casings at the scene but have not yet released information regarding the victim’s current condition.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots.
One individual, who resides near Pitkin Avenue, stated they heard the shots and immediately called 911.
“I was outside hanging Christmas lights when the shots rang out,” the witness said. “Within three to four minutes, I heard the sirens approaching.”
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released information about potential suspects or a motive at this time.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Akron Police Department. Tips can also be provided anonymously through the Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-COPS (2677).
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.