Crime
Reports of shooting at Alcorn State University in Lorman
Authorities in Mississippi are responding to two developing shooting incidents — one reported on the campus of Alcorn State University and another near the Jackson State University (JSU) stadium — prompting heightened security measures and large-scale law enforcement response.
Alcorn State University officials issued an emergency alert Saturday evening confirming a shooting on campus.
Students, faculty, and staff were instructed to immediately seek shelter and remain in a secure location until further notice.
“A shooting has been reported on campus. If you are on campus, seek shelter immediately. Do not leave your secure location until given an all-clear by Campus Police,”
the university statement read.
Campus Police, along with local and state law enforcement agencies, are on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire.
Officials have not yet released details regarding potential victims or suspects.
Meanwhile, Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones confirmed a separate shooting occurred near the tailgate section of the JSU stadium on West Street, where large crowds had gathered for events associated with the university.
According to Sheriff Jones, a child was struck by gunfire and was transported by Jackson Police Department (JPD) officers to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) for treatment.
The child’s condition has not been disclosed.
“There’s been a shooting near the tailgate section of the JSU stadium on West St. A child has been injured and transported to UMMC by JPD officers in a patrol vehicle. Capitol PD and JPD are investigating,”
Jones stated.
At this time, no suspect information has been released, and authorities have urged the public to stay clear of the affected areas.
Law enforcement has instructed all attendees at the JSU stadium, including those in the tailgate area and nearby events, to immediately clear the premises to allow investigators to secure the scene and collect evidence.
Both incidents remain active investigations, and officials have emphasized that public safety remains their top priority.
Additional updates will be provided as more verified information becomes available.
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.