Crime
Richland County Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northeast Columbia, Victim Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another critically injured in northeast Columbia last week, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Westbridge Road, near Hardscrabble Road and Rabon Road, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 13, 2025.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as Jay Anderson, lying in the middle of the roadway dressed in all black.
He had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was found with gunshot injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at (803) 576-3000 or by submitting an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372).
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.