Crime
10-Year-Old Jordan Among Two killed in Newark Shooting
Law enforcement officials are investigating a tragic shooting in Newark’s South Ward that left two people dead—including a 10-year-old boy—and wounded three others on Saturday evening.
According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 300 block of Chancellor Avenue at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, responding units located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victims included 10-year-old Jordan and a 21-year-old woman, both of whom were transported to University Hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased despite emergency medical intervention.
Three additional individuals — an 11-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 60-year-old man — were also transported to the hospital.
All three are reported to be in stable condition.
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is leading the investigation.
Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive or whether any suspects have been identified.
Officials confirm the case remains active and ongoing.
Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones has announced a reward of up to $10,000 through the Essex County Crime Stoppers Program for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Residents or witnesses with any information related to the shooting are urged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authorities continue to urge the public to come forward to assist in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
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.