Crime
10-year-old Yanelis Munuguia killed by stray bullet while celebrating New Year with her family in Miami
Yanelis had just celebrated her 10th birthday on December 26, a joyful milestone that now feels tragically short-lived.
A New Year’s celebration turned devastating in northwest Miami-Dade when a 10-year-old girl, Yanelis Munuguia, lost her life after being struck by a stray bullet.
The tragedy occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day as Yanelis and her family were outside their apartment complex near NW 27 Avenue and 21 Terrace, lighting fireworks to welcome 2025.
Suddenly, a bullet struck Yanelis in the head, causing her to collapse.
Her panicked family placed her in their car and began driving toward the hospital, calling 911 during the journey.
They were intercepted by Hialeah Fire Rescue at Palm Avenue and W 3 Street, who transported Yanelis to Ryder Trauma Center.
Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police believe the fatal shot was fired into the air as part of celebratory gunfire, a dangerous and reckless act often associated with holiday festivities.
The shooter likely had no knowledge that the bullet struck someone.
Miami-Dade Detective Andre Martin expressed frustration over the preventable nature of the incident:
“We speak time and time again every new year about the fact that what goes up must come down. This is a prime example of the dangers of shooting a firearm indiscriminately into the air. We have a 10-year-old girl who lost her life at the beginning of the year.”
Yanelis had just celebrated her 10th birthday on December 26, a joyful milestone that now feels tragically short-lived.
Her family, instead of celebrating the new year, is now faced with the unimaginable task of planning her funeral.
Law enforcement and community leaders are once again emphasizing the dangers of celebratory gunfire, urging residents to refrain from such reckless behavior.
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of firing a gun into the air.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the individual responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department or Crime Stoppers to assist in bringing justice for Yanelis.
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.