Crime
20-year-old Jalea Turner killed in New Year’s Morning Shooting in West Erie
An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
Erie, PA – Authorities have provided an update on Erie’s first homicide of the year, which claimed the life of 20-year-old Jalea Turner in a tragic New Year’s Day shooting.
According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, Jalea Turner was declared brain-dead on Wednesday afternoon following the incident. An autopsy has been scheduled for Saturday to determine the exact cause of death.
The shooting occurred just after 12:30 a.m. on January 1 in the 900 block of West 19th Street.
In addition to Jalea, a 19-year-old man was also injured during the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at a local hospital and has since been released.
No arrests have been made, and the Erie Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is actively investigating the case.
Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible.
Community members who have information related to this incident are encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant David Madurski or Detective Ronald Pilarski of the Erie Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 814-870-1229.
The Erie Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Jalea Darea and ensuring the safety of the community. Your assistance could be crucial in solving this case.
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.