Crime
Video shows moments CPR performed on New Orleans car-ramming terrorist
Secondary devices were found in the area. He also said the suspect had a long gun and a silencer.
A chilling video has surfaced showing first responders performing CPR on the suspect involved in a deadly car-ramming attack in New Orleans.
The suspect, described as a terrorist, was killed in a shootout with police after a horrifying rampage that left at least 10 people dead and more than 30 others injured.
The attack began when the suspect drove a truck into a crowded area, causing mass casualties. New Orleans authorities reported finding what they believe to be an improvised explosive device (IED) inside the vehicle.
Additionally, New Orleans City Councilmember Oliver Thomas commended the swift action of law enforcement, stating, โPolice officers saved thousands of lives today.โ
According to Thomas, secondary explosive devices were discovered in the vicinity, further heightening the potential devastation.
He also revealed that the suspect was armed with a long gun equipped with a silencer, indicating a well-planned and coordinated attack.
The heroic actions of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) prevented additional loss of life. Officers engaged the suspect in a shootout, ultimately neutralizing the threat.
The scene was chaotic as emergency personnel worked tirelessly to assist the wounded and secure the area from further danger.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, focusing on the suspectโs motives, potential accomplices, and the origin of the explosives.
The discovery of secondary devices underscores the calculated nature of the attack and raises questions about broader security concerns.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell and other city officials have urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
The community has been asked to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement as they piece together the events leading up to this tragic attack.
This incident marks one of the deadliest attacks in New Orleansโ history, leaving the city reeling as it mourns the victims and supports the survivors.
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.