Crime
25-year-old Mashay Miller shot to death on I-10 in Tempe
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning along Interstate 10 in Tempe, leaving a 25-year-old woman dead.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) has confirmed that the suspect responsible for the shooting remains at large.
According to DPS, the incident began around 1:30 a.m. on February 6 at Main Event, an entertainment venue near Priest Drive and Warner Road.
A dispute reportedly broke out among a group of individuals, escalating into a confrontation.
Shortly after the altercation, the individuals involved left the scene in separate vehicles. At some point, gunfire erupted along westbound I-10 near Elliot Road.
Authorities responded to a nearby Cobblestone Auto Spa, located near I-10 and Elliot Road, where they discovered the victim, identified as 25-year-old Mashay Miller of Chicago.
She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
As a result of the shooting, westbound lanes of I-10 were closed at Warner Road for several hours, significantly impacting the morning commute.
The freeway was reopened to traffic at approximately 11:30 a.m.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward.
Individuals can report tips by calling 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or by submitting information online at azdps.gov/tips. When submitting a tip, reference incident I25007678.
The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to search for the suspect involved.
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.