Crime
Authorities Investigate Reported Shooting at Schnucks Cross Keys Plaza in Florissant
FLORISSANT, MO – Law enforcement officials are currently investigating reports of a shooting incident that allegedly occurred inside the Schnucks grocery store located at 13987 New Halls Ferry Road, within the Cross Keys Plaza shopping center.
The incident was reported to authorities late Monday evening, prompting a swift response from the Florissant Police Department, which arrived at the scene to secure the area and gather information.
Preliminary reports suggest that at least one individual may have been struck during the shooting, though officials have yet to confirm the exact number of victims or the severity of their injuries.
Shoppers and employees inside the store were reportedly startled by the sudden commotion, with some seeking shelter within the aisles and others evacuating the premises.
At this time, police have not released information regarding a possible suspect or motive behind the incident. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from inside the store and surrounding areas to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the reported shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the Florissant Police Department at (314) 831-7000 or submit anonymous tips through the CrimeStoppers hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
More details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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.