Crime
Suspect Taylor Floyd-Sutton produced semi-automatic handgun before officer-involved shooting in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department has identified Taylor Floyd-Sutton, 22, as the suspect injured during an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday night, police confirmed Tuesday.
According to Police Chief Seth Herman, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:32 p.m. to a reported domestic disturbance in the 2100 block of 18th Street.
Upon arrival, an officer located Floyd-Sutton walking with a female who was believed to be the victim near 18th Street and Avenue U.
Chief Herman stated that when the officer exited his patrol vehicle, Floyd-Sutton immediately fled on foot, climbing a fence and attempting to evade police.
The officer pursued him as Floyd-Sutton moved toward a nearby residence and then ran into an open lot.
During the pursuit, the officer repeatedly ordered Floyd-Sutton to show his hands, police said.
According to Chief Herman, Floyd-Sutton then produced a semi-automatic handgun and pointed it toward the officer, prompting the officer to discharge his service weapon.
Following the shooting, officers immediately rendered life-saving aid to Floyd-Sutton until emergency medical personnel arrived.
He was transported to University Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
A handgun that did not belong to the officer was recovered at the scene. Chief Herman noted that the entire incident, from initial contact to the shooting, occurred in approximately 42 seconds.
Floyd-Sutton has been charged with Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant.
The officer involved, who has been with the department for two years, has been placed on routine administrative leave, in accordance with department policy.
The incident remains under investigation.
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.