Crime
3 dead, 3 wounded in Spotsylvania County mass shooting
Suspects Seen Fleeing Scene, One Possibly Wounded
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — Authorities have confirmed that three individuals are dead and three others were hospitalized following a violent shooting incident Tuesday evening in the Olde Greenwich neighborhood, just outside Fredericksburg.
A video circulating online appears to show multiple suspects fleeing the scene, with one individual visibly injured, bleeding from the hand—suggesting he may have sustained a gunshot wound.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on April 8, a 911 call reporting an active shooter was received from the 400 block of Olde Greenwich Drive, off Lafayette Boulevard.
Emergency radio traffic revealed early reports of multiple gunshot victims, including at least two minors, and noted that the scene had not yet been cleared by law enforcement at the time of arrival.
Upon arrival, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputies, Fredericksburg Police officers, and emergency medical personnel encountered a chaotic and traumatic scene.
First responders rendered aid to at least one victim, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional victims—one found inside a vehicle—were also confirmed deceased.
All three fatalities remain unidentified at this time, and their ages have not been officially released.
Video evidence shared with authorities reportedly shows several individuals fleeing the area on foot, with one suspect appearing to clutch a blood-covered hand, possibly indicating a gunshot wound.
Law enforcement has not yet confirmed if this person has been identified or apprehended.
Initial witness reports suggest that gunfire erupted between two groups of individuals.
At some point during the altercation, a local resident emerged from their home and became involved in the exchange, though the nature of their involvement remains under investigation.
As of 7:26 p.m., the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office released an official update through Major Liz Scott, confirming the three fatalities and the hospitalization of three other individuals with unspecified injuries.
Scott described the case as a “fluid and ongoing investigation” and noted that no suspects had yet been apprehended.
A large-scale police presence remains in the area, including personnel from multiple agencies.
Officers continued to search neighborhoods surrounding Lafayette Boulevard and the nearby Sheetz gas station for additional suspects or evidence.
Residents have been advised to shelter in place and remain indoors while investigators secure the area.
Authorities said a public alert will be issued once it is deemed safe to lift the order.
Anyone with information, surveillance footage, or cell phone video from the vicinity of Olde Greenwich Drive during the time of the incident is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
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.