Crime
David Ramsey Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Step-Grandson
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 73-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally shooting his 38-year-old step-grandson during an early morning incident on Tuesday, according to the Des Moines Police Department.
Authorities say they were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Bell Avenue at approximately 12:45 a.m. following a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Ryan Schonlau, 38, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The alleged shooter, identified as David Lee Ramsey, was still present at the home when officers arrived and was immediately detained without incident.
Ramsey and Schonlau were both residents of the home where the shooting occurred, according to police.
Ramsey has since been arrested and formally charged with first-degree murder.
Investigators have not yet disclosed what led to the fatal encounter or what may have motivated the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding any prior history between the two or whether other individuals were present in the home at the time.
Police are expected to provide additional updates as the case progresses.
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.