Crime
18-year-old Brandyn Waters killed in Newark shooting
A mass shooting in Newark’s Roseville section late Monday night left one young man dead and four others injured, according to officials with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. on June 23 at 367 6th Avenue West, near 13th Street, after Newark police responded to reports of gunfire and a large, disorderly crowd in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered five individuals suffering from gunshot wounds in what authorities described as a chaotic and violent scene.
One of the victims, 18-year-old Brandyn Waters of Paterson, was found with a gunshot wound to the chest.
He was immediately transported to University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The four additional victims—two 19-year-old men, a 24-year-old, and a 26-year-old—were also taken to University Hospital for treatment.
Officials stated that some of the victims were in serious condition, though their current statuses have not been released.
Witnesses at the scene reported hearing numerous rounds of gunfire, describing the moment as terrifying and sudden.
Several vehicles parked nearby were left riddled with bullet holes, indicating the intensity of the shooting and raising concerns about public safety in the area.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation, which remains active.
As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made, and a motive has not yet been determined.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they work to identify those responsible for the deadly violence.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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.