Crime
Ruben Gonzales Charged With Capital Murder in Big Spring Double Homicide That Killed Willis Duval and Marcus Pena
BIG SPRING, Texas — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder following a deadly double shooting late Thursday night in Big Spring that left two men dead, according to authorities.
The Big Spring Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Oriole Street at approximately 11:05 p.m. on May 22, 2026, following reports of shots fired in the neighborhood.
When officers and deputies with the Howard County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, they discovered two men lying in the front yard of a residence in the 1600 block of Oriole Street.
The victims were identified as 44-year-old Willis J. Duval and 23-year-old Marcus D. Pena.
Emergency responders from the Big Spring Fire Department and Allegiance EMS attempted lifesaving measures at the scene, but both victims succumbed to their injuries.
Investigators determined that both men had suffered fatal gunshot wounds. Justice of the Peace Averette later officially pronounced the victims deceased.
The Big Spring Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, identification personnel, and the Texas Rangers responded to assist with the homicide investigation.
Authorities said detectives and Texas Rangers immediately began interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and pursuing investigative leads connected to the shooting.
Following the investigation, officials said probable cause was established to charge 22-year-old Ruben A. Gonzales with capital murder.
Detectives and Texas Rangers obtained an arrest warrant, and Gonzales was taken into custody on the morning of May 23, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of Canary Street.
He was booked into the Howard County Detention Center on the capital murder charge.
Authorities said the investigation into the fatal shooting remains active, and no additional information has been released at this time.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Big Spring Police Department.
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.