Crime
Hinds County Deputy Martin Shields shot and killed in Terry, Suspect found deceased
Hinds County, MS – A Hinds County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot and killed Sunday evening while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Midway Road in Terry.
According to an official press release, Deputy Martin Shields, Jr., 37, was dispatched to the home when he was fatally shot by Eric Brown, 42 upon arrival.
Shields, who had been with HCSO for approximately nine months, had prior experience in law enforcement beyond his tenure with the department.
Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed Shields’ tragic passing in the line of duty and extended condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Authorities also reported that an unidentified Black male, believed to be connected to the domestic incident, was found deceased inside the home.
The details surrounding his death remain under investigation.
A Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert issued for Eric Brown has since been canceled. Sheriff Jones stated that there is no ongoing threat involving Brown at this time.
The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, along with SWAT teams, remains on the scene as the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) leads the ongoing inquiry into the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 352-1521.
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.