Crime
Victim Killed in Shooting Outside Church’s Chicken on East Waco Drive Identified
WACO, TX — The Waco Police Department is actively investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the parking lot of Church’s Chicken, located on East Waco Drive.
This incident marks the city’s fifth homicide investigation of the year.
Officers responded to the scene at approximately 7:17 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered a 30-year-old man, identified as Jeromy MeechMoon, deceased in the parking lot from apparent gunshot wounds.
A second victim, a 24-year-old man, was also injured in the shooting.
He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is currently listed in stable condition, according to police.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly identified a motive or any suspects in connection to the shooting.
Crime scene tape cordoned off the area, as police processed evidence and interviewed witnesses late into the evening.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact the Waco Police Department or reach out anonymously to Waco Crime Stoppers at 254-753-HELP (4357). Tips that lead to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become 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.