Crime
14-year-old Israel Maldonado killed after being shot to death in South Chicago
A tragic shooting on Chicago’s South Side claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy from Indiana, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 5:53 p.m. in the 8800 block of South Houston Avenue, located in the South Chicago neighborhood, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Shortly after the shooting, the victim was transported to Trinity Hospital by private vehicle.
Medical personnel determined he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to his neck, chest, hand, and back.
Despite efforts to save him, the boy succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Israel Maldonado, a resident of Whiting, Indiana.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Chicago police continue to gather information and are urging anyone with details to come forward.
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.