Crime
31-year-old Lajarvious Smith killed after shooting on East Carpenter in Springfield
Detectives have determined that over 50 shots were fired during the incident.
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday evening in the 2800 block of East Carpenter Street.
At approximately 7:44 p.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the area.
Witnesses informed law enforcement that numerous rounds were fired at a vehicle, which subsequently transported two gunshot victims to St. Johnโs Hospital.
A 23-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound described as non-life-threatening and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Lajarvious Smith, 31, suffered multiple serious gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by medical personnel, Smith succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Detectives have determined that over 50 shots were fired during the incident.
Witnesses reported seeing a dark, four-door sedan involved in the shooting. The vehicle was last seen fleeing eastbound on Carpenter Street.
This investigation remains active, and authorities are working diligently to gather additional information. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with knowledge of the shooting or the vehicle involved to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sangamon County Sheriffโs Office or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at (217) 788-8427.
This tragic event has left the community shaken, and law enforcement remains committed to identifying those responsible. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.