Crime
Teen killed in targeted shooting at an apartment complex in midtown Tulsa
The suspects knew the victim was inside the apartment and shot him through a window.
Tulsa, OK – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at an apartment complex in midtown Tulsa, near 51st Street and Yale Avenue.
According to the Tulsa Police Department (TPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire at the complex and discovered a 17-year-old victim who had been fatally shot.
Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, as the suspects were reportedly aware of the victim’s presence inside the apartment and fired through a window.
At the time of the incident, the victim’s mother and two juvenile witnesses were also inside the apartment.
Authorities have not released their identities but confirmed they were unharmed.
As of Saturday, no arrests have been made, but police are searching for up to three suspects believed to be involved in the shooting.
Law enforcement officials are actively gathering evidence and reviewing surveillance footage to identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers may remain anonymous, and tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
This is a developing investigation, and additional details will be provided as they become available.
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.