Crime
Fatal Shooting and Crash Outside Anderson Nightclub Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
ANDERSON, IN — A tragic incident outside an Anderson nightclub early Sunday morning resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman and left two others injured following a shooting and subsequent vehicle-related accident.
The deceased has been identified as Dayla Swain, 26, according to the Marion County Coroner’s Office.
The Anderson Police Department (APD) responded to reports of gunfire around 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, at Sonny Ray’s, located at 1536 S. Madison Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that shots had been fired outside the establishment, striking two women.
Swain was found lying in the roadway near the scene, critically injured. Another female victim was located in front of a nearby residence, also suffering from gunshot wounds.
Swain was transported to a hospital in Indianapolis, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The second gunshot victim was taken to a local hospital and is currently receiving medical care.
During the chaotic aftermath of the shooting, a third woman was reportedly struck by a vehicle.
According to police, she later checked herself into a nearby hospital for treatment. Her condition has not been disclosed.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
Detectives are working diligently to gather evidence, review surveillance footage, and interview potential witnesses.
The Anderson Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact Detectives Brett Webb or Travis Thompson at (765) 648-6731. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
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 — 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.