Crime
21-year-old Heaven Hope killed in Champaign shooting
The male was unharmed during the incident.
A tragic shooting in Champaign on Monday evening claimed the life of 21-year-old Heaven Hope. According to the Champaign Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on West Springfield Avenue near the intersection with Kenwood Road.
Police officers responded to a report of gunfire and discovered Hope at the scene, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
First responders from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments provided immediate medical assistance, but despite their efforts, Hope was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Hope and an unidentified male companion were entering a nearby business when gunfire erupted.
The male was unharmed during the incident.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the suspect fled the area before authorities arrived.
Law enforcement officers are actively canvassing the area, seeking witnesses and reviewing security camera footage to piece together the events leading to the fatal shooting. As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made.
The Champaign Police Department is urging anyone with information, video evidence, or eyewitness accounts to come forward. Individuals can contact the department directly at 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made to receive information discreetly.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website, or using the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in this homicide case.
Authorities continue to investigate, seeking justice for Heaven Hope and answers for her loved ones.
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.