Crime
27-year-old Mikell Rayford Killed After Shooting at James House Apartments in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in a North St. Louis apartment complex.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers responded to reports of a shooting just before midnight at the James House Apartments, located in the 4300 block of Saint Ferdinand.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 27-year-old Mikell Rayford suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Rayford was involved in a heated altercation with the suspect in the hallway of the building before the situation escalated into gunfire.
Authorities have identified the suspect, who remains at large.
The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather information and locate the individual responsible.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the SLMPD or CrimeStoppers.
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.