Crime
3-year-old Bryson Murray killed in Augusta shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Authorities have released new details in connection with a tragic overnight shooting that left a young child dead and his mother wounded, while also identifying two additional victims of aggravated assault.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were dispatched to 1102 New Savannah Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday following reports of gunfire.
When deputies arrived, they found 40-year-old Cherrelle Murray and her 3-year-old son, Bryson Murray, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to Wellstar MCG Health for emergency treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Bryson was pronounced deceased at 2:20 a.m. by Dr. Robyn Hatley.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death.
Cherrelle Murray’s condition has not been publicly disclosed.
The case has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) as detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
During the course of the investigation, authorities determined that two additional individuals were also considered victims of aggravated assault: 39-year-old Julie Lace and 40-year-old Willie Lewis, both of whom were inside the residence when it was struck by gunfire.
Neither Lace nor Lewis sustained physical injuries.
Investigators are currently seeking Willie Lewis for questioning.
While he has not been charged at this time, authorities believe he may have information critical to the case.
Lewis is described as a Black male, 40 years old, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, and is known to frequent the Allen Homes area.
Additionally, 30-year-old Shynice Lashay Cannida was initially listed as wanted for questioning.
She has since been located, interviewed by investigators, and released.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Willie Lewis to contact Investigator Tyler Steerman or a member of the Violent Crimes Division at 706-821-1427 or 706-821-1020.
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.