Crime
Three Killed in Montgomery Shootings, Including 15-Year-Old Boy
MONTGOMERY, AL – Montgomery police have confirmed that three individuals, including a 15-year-old boy, were killed in separate but violent incidents that occurred between Thursday and Saturday across the city.
The victims have been identified as:
- Brantley McNabb, 15
- Malik Benson, 27
- Dekeith Whatley, 26
The first fatal shooting took place on Thursday, July 10, at approximately 2:41 p.m., when officers and fire medics responded to the 1100 block of Air Base Boulevard following a report of a gunshot victim.
Brantley McNabb, a young teenager, was found at the scene and was pronounced dead shortly after emergency personnel arrived.
Two additional homicides occurred Saturday afternoon, July 12, in what authorities believe were related shootings.
First responders were dispatched around 3:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in two separate locations: the 400 block of North California Street and the 2700 block of Upper Wetumpka Road.
At the first scene, officers located Malik Benson, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly afterward, authorities found Dekeith Whatley with gunshot wounds on Upper Wetumpka Road.
Despite medical efforts, Whatley also succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have not yet released details regarding the circumstances or possible motives behind the shootings, but have confirmed that the Saturday incidents are believed to be connected.
The Montgomery Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (334) 215-STOP, to Montgomery detectives at (334) 625-2831, or through the Secret Witness tip line at (334) 625-4000.
The investigations remain active and ongoing.
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.