Crime
19-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Chesterfield County, 24 shell casings found at the scene
Chesterfield County, SC – A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in Chesterfield County on Sunday night after more than two dozen rounds were fired, striking him multiple times in the chest, authorities confirmed.
Deputies from the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on John Ralph Lane, just off Highway 52, shortly after 10:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim, identified as Johnathan Alexander Williams, lying on the ground, deceased.
Investigators recovered 24 shell casings at the scene, along with five bullet holes in the side of the house.
Officials noted that neighbors reported hearing gunfire around 7:30 p.m., but did not initially call authorities because such occurrences are common in the area.
A neighbor reported seeing a white Toyota Camry leaving the driveway of the residence around the time of the incident.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any suspects have been identified or arrested.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), has launched an active investigation into the homicide.
Officials are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward. Individuals can contact the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at (843) 623-2101.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
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.