Crime
Victims Killed in Milwaukee Shooting Identified
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities have identified the second victim in a fatal double shooting that occurred Sunday evening near North 19th Street and West Congress Street.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that 21-year-old Tommie Triggs was the second individual killed in the incident.
Triggs, originally from Racine, Wisconsin, was a former high school football standout from Horlick High School.
He had been recruited to play college football and also previously served in the United States Army, according to family and community members.
The first victim was identified earlier as 56-year-old Develle “Big Dee” Gholson, who relatives say was celebrating a family birthday shortly before the shooting.
Loved ones described him as a well-known and respected figure within the community.
Emergency crews from the Milwaukee Fire Department were dispatched to the area at approximately 7:34 p.m. Sunday after reports of a shooting.
According to the responding Battalion Chief, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police stated that Gholson was located in the 1900 block of West Congress Street with fatal gunshot wounds.
The second victim, later confirmed as Triggs, was found approximately one block away in the 4300 block of North 19th Place.
Witnesses reported hearing desperate cries for help and frantic knocking at nearby homes moments after the gunfire.
Milwaukee police have not released information regarding a motive or possible suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Milwaukee Police Tip Line: 414-935-7360
- Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 414-224-TIPS
- P3 Tips App: Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.