Crime
2-3 shots fired at Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported.
UPDATE: Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum provided updates regarding the shooting incident that occurred at the Empire Mall on Friday evening. According to Thum, authorities believe 2-3 gunshots were fired near the Zumiez store around 7:30 p.m.
While no injuries have been reported at the mall or local hospitals, police did recover shell casings at the scene, confirming that a shooting had taken place.
Investigators have identified a suspect, described as a teenage male between the ages of 13 and 17.
“This is going to take time,” Chief Thum stated during a media briefing. “This appears to be an isolated incident involving a juvenile possibly making a decision with a firearm.”
Chief Thum encouraged anyone who was present at the mall during the incident or who has information about the suspect to come forward and assist the investigation.
He also commended the swift response by mall staff and law enforcement, noting the challenges of managing the chaos as shoppers ran for cover and sought shelter throughout the mall.
Law enforcement officials continued clearing the mall late into Friday night, with officers conducting thorough sweeps of the premises. Plans were being made to increase security at the mall, although it was unclear when it would reopen on Saturday.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
An active shooter incident unfolded at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls on Friday evening, prompting an immediate and coordinated response from emergency services.
Reports indicate that at least 3 shots were fired inside the mall, and three shell casings have been recovered at the scene.
Sioux Falls Police have confirmed that the shooter fled the scene and is currently at large.
A source speaking with Channel2 NOW shared that a friend revealed her brother was one of the individuals injured in the mall shooting. He is currently in critical condition and undergoing surgery.
A SWAT team has been deployed to assist with securing the area, and law enforcement officers are actively searching for the suspect.
All shops within the mall were promptly advised to shelter in place as a precautionary measure.
Customers and staff inside the mall were notified of the lockdown status and have since begun being evacuated in an orderly manner.
The Sioux Falls Police Department call log officially categorized the situation as an active shooter and weapons violation.
Authorities have established a substantial presence in the vicinity, with heavy police activity visible on 41st Street.
This is an ongoing investigation, and law enforcement is urging the public to avoid the area while they work to ensure safety and apprehend the suspect. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Sioux Falls Police Department immediately.
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.