Crime
17-year-old Kiari Cunningham killed by boyfriend in accidental Greenville shooting
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A 17-year-old girl has died following what authorities believe to be an accidental shooting inside a Greenville residence.
According to the Greenville Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at an apartment located at 1115-H Grovemont Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered 17-year-old Kiari Cunningham suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders provided immediate aid, and Cunningham was transported to ECU Health Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that Cunningham was accidentally shot by her 17-year-old boyfriend, who was present at the scene.
Authorities say the boyfriend has been fully cooperative with investigators and was taken into custody as part of the ongoing inquiry.
While the investigation remains active, no formal charges have been announced at this time.
Police are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Greenville Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers.
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.