Crime
Delaware State Trooper killed after shooting at DMV in Wilmington, Suspect deceased
Authorities have confirmed that a Delaware State Trooper and a suspect were killed following a shooting at a Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility in Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred at the DMV located on Hessler Boulevard in the Minquadale area of New Castle County.
Initial reports described an active shooter situation, prompting a large and immediate response from local, state, and county law enforcement agencies, as well as fire and emergency medical personnel.
Governor Matt Meyer confirmed in a public update that law enforcement officers โacted swiftly to secure the sceneโ and stated that the suspect was confirmed deceased.
Police later verified that a Delaware State Trooper was also killed in the line of duty during the incident.
Emergency radio traffic indicated that shortly after 2:00 p.m., command personnel reported two individuals down, with EMS advising that CPR was in progress on two patients, one of whom was believed to be the shooter.
A later update clarified that there were two primary patients involved.
Additional non-trauma medical calls were also reported at the scene, including one individual who had fallen and another experiencing breathing difficulties.
The Delaware Department of Justice released a statement through spokesperson Mat Marshall, noting that the Attorney General is in direct communication with Delaware State Police and Governor Meyer.
Senior prosecutors were dispatched to the scene to assist with the investigation.
The statement emphasized that authorities would defer to State Police for the release of investigative details and requested patience from the media and public as law enforcement continues its response.
The Department of Justice also expressed its support for the State Police and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, stating that prayers are with the law enforcement community.
As a result of the incident, the Wilmington DMV location on Hessler Boulevard has been closed until further notice.
All DMV services at that site have been suspended, and residents are being directed to the Delaware City DMV for motor vehicle services.
Hessler Boulevard remains closed, and portions of Route 13 south of Interstate 495 were temporarily shut down as police activity continued. Authorities advised drivers and residents to avoid the area.
Officials have not yet released the identities of those involved or detailed information regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have stated that additional information will be shared as it becomes 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.