Crime
Suspect Joseph Couch purchased AR-15 style rifle today with 2000 rounds
Couch is still at large ans consider armed and dangerous.
Authorities in Laurel County, Kentucky, are investigating a concerning report involving a man named Joseph A. Couch.
According to scanner traffic, Couch, a former military member, has made threats of violence, stating his intention to “kill a lot of people today.”Couch, a 32-year-old resident of Woodbine, Kentucky, is believed to have purchased an AR-15 rifle and approximately 2000 rounds of ammunition this morning.
Law enforcement agencies are actively working to locate Couch and assess the credibility of his threats. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities immediately.
Joseph A. Couch, is a Person of Interest in the shooting that occurred at the Exit 49/KY-909 area.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts or location on this individual please contact the London-Laurel County 911 Center by calling 911 or 606-878-7000.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPROACH
Joseph A. Couch is a 32 year old white male approximately 5’10 weighing approximately 154lbs.
Authorities are investigating a mass shooting incident that occurred along Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky. According to reports, an unidentified individual opened fire from an elevated position, targeting vehicles traveling on the highway.
Multiple cars were struck by gunfire, resulting in at least five confirmed victims. Emergency responders have reported that several of the victims sustained injuries after being shot through their vehicle windshields.
The suspect remains at large, and law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the individual responsible for the attack. Interstate 75 is currently closed in both directions in the affected area, and motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.