Crime
Video Captures Moments Mass Shooting at Family Gathering on Cherryhill Street in Houston’s Mayfair Neighborhood
HOUSTON, TX – A family barbecue in Houston’s Mayfair neighborhood turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire broke out, leaving 14 people shot, including one confirmed fatality, and several others in critical condition.
The shooting occurred in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive near Loop 610 and Mykawa Road, shortly before 1:00 a.m.
According to Houston Police Department (HPD) Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, the violence began after an uninvited guest at the party was asked to leave.
As he walked away, he allegedly opened fire, prompting individuals at the gathering to return gunfire.
The chaotic exchange of gunfire scattered victims throughout the property and surrounding areas.
HPD officers arrived on scene within three minutes of the initial 911 call and encountered an active and rapidly evolving situation.
Gunshots were still being reported nearby as officers worked to secure the area. Emergency medical responders began treating victims on-site, while others were rushed to hospitals by ambulance or private vehicles.
Among those transported were three gunshot victims dropped off at a nearby Jack-in-the-Box restaurant on Long Street.
In total, 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, with one person pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Several victims underwent emergency surgeries and remain in critical condition, while others are reported to be in stable condition.
Multiple individuals were detained at the scene for questioning, and police have since taken two suspects into custody, including one suspect apprehended at gunpoint.
Authorities have not confirmed if either suspect is the shooter who initially opened fire.
“This is a very complex, ongoing scene with multiple active crime scenes,” said Assistant Chief Cantu. “It was chaotic from the moment officers arrived, with victims located in various locations and information still coming in.”
The HPD Homicide Division is leading the investigation and urges anyone who attended the party, left before police arrived, or transported victims to contact investigators at 713-308-3600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Police have not released the identities of the deceased or injured individuals at this time, and the motive behind the shooting remains under 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.