Crime
Kansas City Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Dewayne Toombs
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) is conducting a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting late Tuesday night, March 26, 2025.
Officers responded to a 911 call just after 10 p.m. regarding a shooting in the North Bennington Avenue and NE 38th Street area.
Upon arrival, they were directed to an apartment building, where they found 19-year-old Dewayne Toombs suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported Toombs to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after 11:30 p.m.
Authorities have not identified a suspect, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting.
The homicide investigation remains active and ongoing.
KCPD urges anyone with information to contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043.
Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS (8477) or online at kc-crime.org.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ 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. Lukeโs 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 departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs 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 teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.