Crime
One victim killed in Houston makeshift club shooting identified as 16-year-old A’zirya Jones
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Houston, Texas – A late-night shooting at a pop-up party in a makeshift club on Saturday left two teenagers dead and three others injured, Houston police reported.
The shooting occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. in the 10100 block of Jensen Drive.
According to Assistant Police Chief Luis Menendez-Sierra, Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at a makeshift club hosting a pop-up party.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene as a large crowd of people fled the location. Several individuals were found at the scene suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 16-year-old girl, identified as A’zirya Jones, was transported to a nearby hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Three additional victims were injured in the shooting:
- A 13-year-old girl remains hospitalized in critical condition.
- A 19-year-old woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, sought medical attention on her own at a local hospital.
- The age and condition of the fifth victim remain unclear at this time.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.
Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or provided information on a potential suspect vehicle.
The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown, and investigators are working to gather additional evidence.
The Houston Police Department has asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The tragic incident has shaken the local community, prompting calls for answers and justice for the victims. “This senseless violence cost two young lives and injured others who were simply trying to enjoy a social gathering,” said Assistant Chief Menendez-Sierra during a press briefing.
The Houston Police Department is urging witnesses or anyone with information about the shooting to contact their homicide division at 713-308-3600 or call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The investigation remains active, and police are working diligently to bring the perpetrator to justice.
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.