Crime
24-year-old Deshawndrey Bowman killed in Beaumont shooting
Beaumont, TX – The Beaumont Police Department is actively investigating a Friday night shooting that has now been classified as a homicide, marking the city’s second homicide of 2025.
The victim, identified as 24-year-old Deshawndrey Bowman, succumbed to his injuries early Monday morning at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital. Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr. has ordered an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m., when officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Brooklyn and Madison.
Upon arrival, they discovered Bowman inside a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but tragically passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Beaumont Police detectives are conducting a thorough investigation and are urging anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Beaumont Police Department at (409) 832-1234.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers by calling (409) 833-TIPS (8477), using the P3 Tips App on their smartphone, or visiting the Crime Stoppers website at www.833TIPS.com.
Those providing information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further details will be released as they become available.
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.