Crime
Damien Combs shot and killed by his 13-year-old son during school drop-off in Hammond
Authorities in Hammond, Louisiana, are investigating a tragic incident in which a 13-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting his father during a school drop-off last week.
The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 45-year-old Damien Combs.
The shooting occurred on April 14 at approximately 7:39 a.m. outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street.
According to law enforcement, the incident began as an argument between Combs and his son while they were in the school car line. Officials said the teen refused to exit the vehicle to attend school. As the situation escalated, a school resource officer responded to the area. Combs subsequently decided to leave the campus and take his son home.
As the vehicle was departing the car line, the teen allegedly produced a firearm and discharged it inside the car, striking his father. Following the shooting, the vehicle accelerated across the street and crashed into a nearby residence. Authorities confirmed that the home sustained damage; however, no occupants inside the residence were injured.
A pre-kindergarten-aged child who was also inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting was not harmed and has since been placed in the care of another family member.
After the crash, officials said the 13-year-old exited the vehicle while still in possession of the firearm and began walking toward a side entrance of the school. A school resource officer quickly intervened, positioning himself between the suspect and the campus, successfully disarming the teen and taking him into custody without further incident.
Combs was transported to a local hospital for treatment but succumbed to his injuries several days later.
The juvenile was initially charged with attempted second-degree murder. Following the victimโs death, authorities indicated that the charge is expected to be upgraded to second-degree murder.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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.