Crime
26-year-old Julia Hyman Killed in Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting
NEW YORK, NY — Julia Hyman, a 26-year-old associate at Rudin Management and a 2020 graduate of Cornell University, has been identified as one of the four victims killed in Monday evening’s mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office tower.
Hyman was employed by Rudin Management, the real estate firm that owns 345 Park Avenue, the site of the shooting.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she held an associate position with the company.
In a statement, the Rudin family expressed their sorrow over the tragic event:
“The Rudin family and everyone at our company are devastated by yesterday’s senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those injured and lost last night, including our cherished Rudin colleague, a brave New York City police officer, a beloved lobby security guard, and an employee at a tenant firm.”
The family also extended their gratitude to emergency personnel, including the NYPD, FBI, EMS, and other first responders for their swift and courageous response.
“We also thank the Mayor and Police Commissioner for their leadership. The building will remain closed today as the authorities continue their investigations. As New Yorkers, we stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of this hatred, we grieve with the families and loved ones of those lost, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured.”
Earlier the same day, financial firm Blackstone confirmed that one of their top executives, 41-year-old Wesley LePatner, was also among those killed.
LePatner served as the Global Head of Core+ Real Estate and CEO of the Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT).
The shooting also claimed the life of NYPD Officer Didarul Islam and one additional victim, whose identity has not yet been publicly released.
The assailant, identified as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, opened fire in the building’s lobby and later on the 33rd floor before taking his own life.
Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack.
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.