Crime
Video Captures Chaotic Moments During Officer-Involved Shooting in Downtown Tulsa
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a chaotic scene unfolded in downtown Tulsa as a large crowd gathered near the intersection of 2nd Street and Elgin Avenue.
What began as a large gathering escalated into violence, prompting a significant police response.
Despite a number of officers already present at the scene, additional units were requested due to escalating tensions within the crowd.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, a physical altercation erupted, quickly followed by multiple individuals discharging firearmsโboth into and out of the dense crowd.
Officers on the scene identified one suspect actively firing a semi-automatic handgun while standing among the crowd.
The suspect fled on foot as officers attempted to apprehend him. During the foot pursuit, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the suspect.
Officers immediately began administering life-saving measures at the scene.
While officers were rendering aid to the first suspect, a second armed individual positioned behind them was observed holding a semi-automatic pistol.
An officer, positioned at a different vantage point, perceived the individual as an active threat and discharged their weapon.
Despite officers’ efforts to provide medical assistance, the second suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
At least five additional individuals were struck by gunfire during the incident, with injuries ranging in severity.
All were transported to local hospitals for treatment. As of this report, no additional fatalities have been confirmed, though police suspect there may be more victims who have not yet come forward.
Tulsa Policeโs Crime Scene Unit has recovered multiple firearms, spent shell casings, and projectiles from the area.
Several nearby buildings were also struck by gunfire, and officers are working closely with affected business owners to assess property damage.
The officers involved in the shootings have been placed on administrative leave, following standard department policy.
The entirety of the incidentโincluding the use of force by officersโwill be thoroughly reviewed by the Tulsa County District Attorneyโs Office.
Authorities urge anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, or who has relevant information or video footage, to contact Tulsa Police at 918-596-9222.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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.