Crime
14 Shot, 1 Dead After Gunfire Erupts at Family Gathering on Cherryhill in Houston
Houston, TX — A family gathering turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted at a residence near Cherryhill Drive, close to South Loop and Mykawa Road, leaving 14 people shot, including one confirmed fatality, and several others critically wounded.
The Houston Police Department responded to a 911 call placed shortly before 1:00 a.m., reporting an active shooting.
Officers arrived on scene within three minutes and encountered ongoing gunfire as they secured the area.
According to Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, the incident began during a family party at the residence.
Witnesses reported that an uninvited guest was asked to leave.
As he exited the gathering, the individual allegedly opened fire, prompting return gunfire from some of the residents.
“There were multiple scenes and several victims scattered throughout the property,” said Cantu. “It was chaotic from the start. Officers were still hearing gunshots when they arrived.”
Of the 14 individuals shot, one person was pronounced dead, and several others remain in critical condition, with some undergoing surgery.
Others sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are in stable condition.
Emergency medical services transported many of the injured via ambulance, while others were self-transported by private vehicles, including three victims who were dropped off at a Jack-in-the-Box on Long Street near Loop 610.
As of now, several individuals have been detained for questioning, but it has not yet been confirmed whether the suspected shooter is among them.
Police are actively working to process multiple connected crime scenes and gather witness statements.
The Houston Police Department is urging anyone who attended the party or may have relevant information to come forward.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600, or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
“Homicide detectives will begin releasing suspect information as it becomes available,” Cantu stated. “We are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the shooter.”
This remains an active investigation.
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.