Crime
59-year-old Richard Freeman killed after shooting in southwest Birmingham neighborhood
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday afternoon in a southwest Birmingham neighborhood.
The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Richard Dwayne Freeman, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Freeman was a resident of Birmingham.
Birmingham police officers were dispatched at approximately 4:00 p.m. to a residence in the 3500 block of Maple Avenue following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Freeman suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service to UAB Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
“Detectives are doing everything they can to determine what led to this tragic situation,” said Officer De’Rell Freeman in a statement.
A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident. Multiple residents in the area reported that the person detained is the victim’s adult nephew, though police have not officially confirmed that detail.
No additional information regarding charges or motive has been released.
This incident marks Birmingham’s 74th homicide of the year. Across Jefferson County, there have been 106 homicides recorded, including those within city limits.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Birmingham Police detectives at 205-254-1764 or provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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.