Crime
Accidental Shooting Reported at Lakeland Square Mall, At least One Injured
LAKELAND, FL — A heavy police presence, along with emergency medical services and fire department personnel, responded to Lakeland Square Mall following reports of a shooting incident on-site.
The incident occurred in the mall’s parking area, where one individual was found inside a vehicle and another person was reportedly on the ground near the scene.
Authorities quickly established a perimeter using crime scene tape while investigating the incident.
According to preliminary information provided at the scene, the shooting appears to have been accidental in nature.
A male subject reportedly discharged a firearm, unintentionally shooting himself in the leg.
Emergency medical teams rendered aid on scene before transporting the injured individual for further treatment.
His condition has not yet been publicly disclosed.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
No other injuries were reported, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.
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.