Crime
South Shore Shooting: Suspects identified in fatal shooting of 29-year-old Jamia Taylor
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified 29-year-old Jamia Taylor, also known as “Mya,” as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 9, 2025.
At approximately 5:25 a.m., Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire near 79th Street and Bennett Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found Taylor unresponsive in the middle of the street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to her chest and body.
Emergency medical personnel transported Taylor to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings suggest that Taylor had been attending a gathering to celebrate her birthday at an after-hours event when she was confronted by an unknown assailant who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
While no arrests have been made at this time, authorities are actively searching for Terri Lashae Bailey, also known as Kitana Brooks, and Terrence Reed, also known as Tskud, as persons of interest in connection to the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area 4 Detectives are leading the investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Those with details can submit tips anonymously via CPD’s tip line at CPDTIP.COM or contact the Chicago Police Department directly.
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.