Crime
Taquirney Fifer killed in Shelby County shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was fatally shot and two men were taken into custody following a late-night shooting at an apartment complex in Southeast Shelby County on Wednesday.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) identified the victim as Taquirney Fifer.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting with injuries at approximately 10:25 p.m. at the City Place at Germantown Apartments, located near Bromden Lane and Scanlon Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a woman—later identified as Fifer—lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound.
Deputies immediately rendered life-saving aid until Shelby County Fire Department personnel arrived.
Despite their efforts, Fifer was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities detained two men at the location in connection with the incident. Their identities and potential charges have not yet been released.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details are expected to be released as the case 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.