Crime
Shooting Incident Reported at Soft Suds Car Wash in Midland
Midland, TX – Authorities responded to reports of a shooting incident at Soft Suds Car Wash, located at 4300 W Wadley Ave, Midland, TX, earlier today.
According to witness accounts, a physical altercation involving approximately seven individuals escalated into gunfire.
During the confrontation, at least one person brandished a firearm and discharged multiple rounds.
As the situation unfolded, an employee and a customer took cover while authorities were contacted.
Midland Police Department (MPD) officers arrived swiftly, but at least one individual involved in the incident fled the scene.
In response to the shooting, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter was deployed to conduct an aerial search for the suspect(s), making multiple passes over the area before concluding its search operation.
As a precautionary measure, several nearby schools were placed on either lockdown or secure hold, ensuring the safety of students and staff while authorities assessed the situation.
At this time, Midland Police Department has not yet released an official statement confirming the details of the incident.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify all parties involved.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Midland Police Department at (432) 685-7108 or Crime Stoppers at (432) 694-TIPS (8477).
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.