Crime
1 Killed After Shooting in Wolf Point, Armed Suspect Ethan Murphy at Large
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the Wolf Point Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of Albertsons, located at 415 Blaine Street.
Upon arrival, Officer Bushman located two victims:
One individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officer Bushman immediately rendered life-saving medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived.
The injured victim was subsequently transported to Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point for treatment.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin.
The suspect has been identified as Ethan Murphy, age 26. Murphy remains at large at this time.
Authorities believe he may be armed and dangerous.
Wolf Point residents are strongly urged to shelter in place and remain vigilant.
Anyone who sees Ethan Murphy or has information regarding his whereabouts should call 911 immediately.
In addition to the Wolf Point Police Department, responding agencies included the Fort Peck Tribes Patrol and Criminal Investigation Unit, the Wolf Point Fire Department, and the Roosevelt County Sheriffโs Office.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ 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. Lukeโs 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 departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs 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 teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.