Crime
Kenosha teacher Keith Lowry hailed as Hero for possibly stopping Roosevelt Elementary school shooting
Officials said the teen is a Mahone Middle School student who previously attended Roosevelt.
In a tense encounter that could have ended in tragedy, Kenosha teacher Keith Lowry displayed quick thinking and courage as he confronted a 13-year-old student armed with a rifle who had entered Roosevelt Elementary School on Thursday morning.
Lowry’s actions were instrumental in preventing what could have been a devastating situation, underscoring the role teachers play as protectors, not only of education but of safety and lives as well.
His bravery serves as a profound reminder that such incidents can happen anywhere and that his rapid response is a model of vigilance and heroism for all parents and educators.
The incident unfolded when numerous community tips led to the identification and eventual arrest of the 13-year-old Kenosha Unified School District student, who reportedly brought both a backpack and a black duffel bag onto the elementary school grounds.
According to Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton, officers acted on these tips to locate the suspect, ultimately convincing him to surrender peacefully.
Authorities identified the suspect as a former Roosevelt Elementary student now attending Mahone Middle School.
“We received several tips about the person in the photo, which steered our investigation to the suspectโs location.
With that, our officers were able to successfully talk the suspect down,” Patton said. Kenosha police revealed that the suspect was seen in video footage holding what appeared to be a firearm, and records showed he had conducted multiple internet searches on school shootings prior to the incident.
Police were called to Roosevelt Elementary around 9 a.m. after reports of a suspicious individual on campus.
Surveillance showed the suspect testing several doors and ultimately accessing a secured entryway, where he was confronted by vigilant school staff, including Lowry, who quickly acted upon noticing the teenโs large black bag.
When approached, the suspect fled the scene, prompting a lockdown across district schools to ensure student and staff safety.
Reflecting on the staff’s quick response, Kenosha Unified School District Superintendent Jeff Weiss stated, “Our team acted promptly and engaged law enforcement so they could do their part in detaining the suspect. Their actions were nothing short of heroic, preventing an unimaginable outcome.”
Law enforcement successfully located and detained the suspect near the school around 2 p.m., a few blocks away on the 6700 block of 30th Avenue.
The investigation revealed that the teen had shared videos and concerning comments with classmates for weeks leading up to the event.
Patton emphasized the need for increased vigilance in reporting such behaviors, noting, “We nearly faced a tragedy today. We encourage everyone: if you see something, say something. Talk to your children. This video should have been reported sooner.”
The police continue to seek further information on the incident and urge parents to encourage open communication with their children about reporting troubling behavior. Parents and students can contact law enforcement directly or anonymously through Kenosha Crime Stoppers.
While the studentโs identity remains undisclosed, authorities confirmed the teenโs mother is cooperating with the investigation.
The district had already scheduled Friday, Nov. 8, as a non-student day for staff development, providing an opportunity to assess and reinforce campus security measures in the aftermath of this incident.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Motherโs Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO โ A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicagoโs 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 Johnsonโs 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 motherโs 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.