Crime
Edward “Eddie” Haygood killed after shooting in Thomasville near Harper Elementary School
A 15-year-old has been taken into custody following a deadly shooting.
A 15-year-old has been taken into custody following a deadly shooting in Thomasville, Georgia, that left one man dead and prompted a temporary lockdown at a nearby elementary school, according to the Thomasville Police Department (TPD).
The shooting occurred late Tuesday morning in the 100 block of Fern Street, just two blocks from Harper Elementary School.
Officers responded to the scene following FLOCK alerts, 911 calls, and reports of shots fired in the area, according to a TPD press release.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Edward “Eddie” Haygood suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately began administering first aid until emergency medical services arrived. Haygood was transported to Archbold Memorial Hospital, where he received further treatment. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
The suspect, a 15-year-old male, was apprehended around 11 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Fern Street. He was taken to a youth detention center and now faces multiple charges, including:
- Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Authorities have not disclosed a motive or further details about the relationship between the suspect and the victim as the investigation remains ongoing.
Due to the proximity of the shooting to Harper Elementary School, administrators placed the campus under lockdown as a precautionary measure shortly after the incident. Parents and staff were notified via a post on the Thomasville City Schools Facebook page.
The lockdown was lifted approximately two hours later, and school operations resumed as normal. The district has not reported any direct threats or incidents involving the school.
The fatal shooting has left the Thomasville community shaken, particularly given the involvement of a juvenile suspect and the close proximity to an elementary school.
Thomasville Police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Individuals can contact the Thomasville Police Department directly at 229-227-3302.
As police continue their investigation, they are working to uncover the events leading up to the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Eddie Haygood.
This incident marks another somber reminder of the need for community vigilance and the importance of addressing violence in our neighborhoods.
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.