Crime
1 killed after shooting near Atlas Prep School in south Colorado Springs over field
UPDATE: In a Facebook post, Atlas Schools CEO Brittney Stroh addressed a recent incident that occurred on the school’s grounds.
She explained that the school rents its sports facilities to external groups and that a tragic fight broke out during one of these games.
Stroh clarified that neither Atlas nor its students were involved and expressed condolences to the affected individuals.
She also stated that the Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating the incident and that Atlas would share updates as appropriate.
Local businesses in southeast Colorado Springs are reporting a significant police presence near Atlas High School.
Employees at South Colorado Springs Nissan and Specialty Sports and Supply have observed numerous law enforcement officers in the area on Saturday afternoon.
Although the specific nature of the incident remains unclear, the Colorado Springs Police Department has confirmed that they responded to a report of a possible shooting.
Parents reported that a football game was taking place when the police arrived. According to the police, the initial call was regarding a shooting.
Tammy Whaley told Channel2 NOW, “My son was about 30 feet away, getting ready to start his football game, when he and his team heard and saw what happened. Our coach was performing CPR, and the shooter escaped.”
Atlas Preparatory School reported a deadly fight that took place on Saturday between members of an athletic club using the school’s field.
However, further details are currently limited.
As the investigation unfolds, updates will be provided regarding the situation.
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.