Crime
Victim killed in Ruston shooting identified as 30-year-old Deontrell Hunter
Authorities in Ruston are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Easter Sunday in the parking lot of Y2 Kuts Barbershop, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to five others.
According to the Ruston Police Department (RPD), officers were already in the vicinity responding to reports of a large crowd gathered near the barbershop, located at 302 South Farmerville Street, when gunfire erupted around 10:00 p.m.
Officers rushed to the scene and immediately began rendering first aid to the victims.
Deontrell Marquis Hunter, 30, of Ruston, was identified as the deceased victim.
Five additional individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries, described by authorities as superficial wounds, and were transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center, some by private vehicles.
Initial witness accounts indicate the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute among extended family members, which reportedly began earlier in the day during a gathering at Mayfield Park.
Police believe the argument escalated throughout the day, ultimately culminating in gunfire later that evening.
Chief Eric Watson of the Ruston Police Department stated that the preliminary investigation suggests multiple individuals were armed with handguns, and that the situation may have involved an exchange of gunfire among several parties.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation,” Chief Watson said Monday. “We are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. No detail is too small.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Ruston Police Department at (318) 255-4141.
Hunter, the man fatally shot, had a criminal history with arrests dating back to 2011, including a 2019 charge for attempted second-degree murder.
Earlier this year, he was arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle on Tech Farm Road.
The Ruston Police Department continues to gather evidence and review surveillance footage as they work to identify all individuals involved in the Easter night violence.
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.