Crime
3-year-old Emouri Woodard killed in accidental shooting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — A tragic incident in Baton Rouge claimed the life of a toddler on Friday morning, Sept. 5, after police say the child gained access to an unsecured firearm.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of Sumrall Drive at approximately 7:36 a.m. in response to reports of a shooting.
Police Chief T.J. Morse stated that a three-year-old boy, later identified by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office as Emouri Woodard, located a loaded handgun that had not been properly secured inside the residence.
Authorities said the child accidentally discharged the weapon, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound.
First responders attempted to provide aid, but the child was pronounced deceased shortly after the incident.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was stored and whether any charges will follow.
No additional details have been released at this time.
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.