Crime
Abundant Life Christian School Shooter Natalie Rupnow admired killers like Eric Harris, Dylan Klebold and others
She continued to list other individuals she admired, citing them as sources of inspiration or interest.
The manifesto written by Natalie Rupnow, the 15-year-old identified as the Abundant Life Christian School shooter, has been publicly revealed.
In this document, Rupnow explicitly outlines her motives, grievances, and inspirations, shedding light on her troubling mindset leading up to the tragic event.
Abundant Life Christian School Shooter Natalie Rupnow’s Full Manifesto Revealed
Rupnow’s writings reveal that she deeply admired infamous mass killers, including Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold—perpetrators of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre.
She continued to list other individuals she admired, citing them as sources of inspiration or interest.
The manifesto reflects themes of anger, alienation, and disdain for society, with repeated references to perceived injustices in her life, including experiences of bullying and strained familial relationships.
Additionally, Rupnow expressed a desire for societal upheaval, articulating her frustrations through disturbing rhetoric advocating for revolution and violence.
The manifesto spans multiple pages and details her grievances against classmates, family, and humanity as a whole, with a chilling tone of hopelessness and resentment.
The release of this document provides further insight into Rupnow’s state of mind and the influences that fueled her actions.
Law enforcement officials and mental health experts emphasize the importance of addressing such warning signs to prevent future tragedies.
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.