Crime
47-year-old Damian Dawson killed after shooting on 9th Court West in Birmingham
The shooting stemmed from a domestic-related dispute.
Authorities confirmed that a female suspect involved in a fatal shooting on Monday evening has turned herself in to law enforcement.
A tragic incident unfolded Monday evening as Birmingham police launched their second homicide investigation within a two-hour span. The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Damian Dawson.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the 100 block of Ninth Court West, located near the College Hills community.
According to Officer Truman Fitzgerald, North Precinct officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered Dawson lying in the driveway of a family memberโs home, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel from Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service transported Dawson to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Fitzgerald confirmed that the shooting stemmed from a domestic-related dispute. The suspect, identified as Dawsonโs ex-girlfriend, fled the scene before officers arrived.
The Birmingham Police Departmentโs Real Time Crime Center played a crucial role in assisting investigators to track the suspect. Officer Fitzgerald emphasized the importance of community involvement in advancing the case.
โThe most powerful resource we have at this scene is community help and involvement,โ Fitzgerald stated. โThe community has been vital to this investigation, providing critical information to our detectives.โ
Before the suspect turned herself in, Fitzgerald addressed her directly: โThis is a case where we know exactly who shot the victim, and we know exactly who weโre looking for. We urge this person to please turn yourself in. Itโs only a matter of time before our investigators and patrol officers will find you.โ
This incident marks Birminghamโs eighth homicide in 2025. Jefferson County as a whole has recorded 13 homicides so far this year. In January 2024, Birmingham reported six homicides, with the final one occurring on January 25, 2024.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Birmingham detectives at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Anonymous tips are welcome.
The community and police department continue to grieve for the victimโs family while seeking justice for this tragic loss.
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.