Crime
Fire Breaks Out at Wayne State University Building Housing Computer Science Department
DETROIT, Mich. — Fire crews are actively battling a significant blaze at a building on the Wayne State University campus that houses the university’s Computer Science Department.
The fire was reported in the area of Warren Avenue and Woodward Avenue, where heavy smoke and flames were observed coming from the upper floors of the historic Maccabees Building.
The structure, an Art Deco landmark designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn, is a prominent feature of Detroit’s Midtown district and serves as part of the university’s campus.
Detroit Fire Department officials have escalated the response to a second alarm, indicating the seriousness of the incident and the need for additional personnel and equipment at the scene.
Crews are working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further within the multi-story building.
At this time, it is unclear how the fire started, and there have been no immediate reports of injuries.
Authorities have not released information regarding potential damage to the building or its facilities.
Emergency responders remain on scene, and the situation is ongoing.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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.