Crime
17-year-old arrested in connection to fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jamar Hamilton at Speedy Gas Station in Baden
A 17-year-old male has been taken into custody and is now facing multiple charges related to a fatal shooting that occurred in the Baden neighborhood of St. Louis.
Incident Overview:
On November 12, shortly before 1:40 a.m., St. Louis police responded to reports of gunfire at the Speedy Gas Station located in the 8800 block of North Broadway.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as 15-year-old Jamar Hamilton of Glasgow Village, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Preliminary Investigation:
Authorities believe that Hamilton was with a group of individuals when an exchange of gunfire occurred between them and occupants of another vehicle.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter.
Arrest and Charges:
The 17-year-old suspect was initially taken into custody on November 12 for an unrelated offense and was held in juvenile detention.
On November 15, St. Louis Homicide Detectives collaborated with attorneys from the Juvenile Court to apply charges against him. The charges include:
- First-Degree Murder
- First-Degree Assault
- Armed Criminal Action
- First-Degree Tampering
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Call for Information:
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Those with details about the incident can contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371.
For anonymous tips and potential reward eligibility, individuals can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted through CrimeStoppers are eligible for rewards.
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.