Crime
14-year-old Jayvion’tae Cox killed in Evansville shooting
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Evansville, leaving a 14-year-old victim dead.
According to Central Dispatch, a 911 call reporting a shooting was received at approximately 3:40 p.m.
The incident took place in the area of East Cherry Street near South Evans Avenue.
Responding officers located a juvenile victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police later confirmed that the victim, a 14-year-old Jayvion’tae Cox, did not survive.
A news crew on scene reported witnessing at least one individual placed in handcuffs, though authorities have not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the incident remain limited.
Investigators are continuing to process the scene and interview potential witnesses.
Police have not released the victim’s identity, pending family notification.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have stated additional information will be released as it 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.