Crime
Man killed in Independence shooting
At this time, no suspects are in custody.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Independence Police Department has launched an investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night.
At approximately 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of North High Street after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying in a residential driveway suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel immediately rendered lifesaving aid; however, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, no suspects are in custody.
Investigators believe the incident was isolated and have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The case remains under active investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Independence Police Department or the TIPS Hotline.
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.