Crime
Three Injured in Shooting Following Altercation at Westgate Mall in Spartanburg
Police confirmed that two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
Spartanburg, S.C. — Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening at Westgate Mall, resulting in three individuals sustaining minor injuries.
According to the Spartanburg Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at Westgate Mall, located at 205 W. Blackstock Road, at approximately 6:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a confrontation between two groups had escalated into a shooting near the mall’s Food Court entrance.
Preliminary findings indicate that individuals from both groups entered the mall and, during the altercation, at least one person discharged a firearm.
As a result, three people were injured.
One of the victims is reported to have suffered a gunshot wound to the foot, while the others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
In response to the incident, stores in the surrounding area were advised to go on lockdown as a precaution.
Witnesses and employees across the street reported being instructed to shelter in place while authorities secured the area.
Police confirmed that two suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, including K-9 units and SWAT personnel, assisted the Spartanburg Police Department in managing the situation and conducting the investigation.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.