Crime
15-Year-Old Girl Injured in Drive-By Shooting Outside Chicago Perspectives High School Of Technology
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a 15-year-old girl injured outside Perspectives High School of Technology & Leadership Academy on Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred just before 8 a.m. in the 8500 block of South Lafayette Avenue as the victim was walking near the school, according to authorities.
A black sedan approached the area, and two unidentified male suspects exited the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing southbound in the car.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left thigh and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she is reported to be in fair condition.
No other injuries have been reported.
A heavy police presence was observed at the scene, with yellow crime scene tape blocking off the area and evidence markers scattered on the street.
Parents, students, and bystanders gathered outside the school as officers conducted their investigation.
No suspects are currently in custody, and detectives are actively investigating the case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department.
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.