Crime
20-year-old Jason Powell arrested in shooting death of 23-year-old Shannon Campbell on south side
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide Detectives have arrested 20-year-old Jason Powell for his alleged involvement in the January 3, 2025 murder of 23-year-old Shannon Campbell and the attempted murder of a second individual.
On Friday, January 3, 2025, shortly after 3:30 p.m., IMPD Southwest District officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of Howard Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males outside with gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services arrived at the scene, where Shannon Campbell was tragically pronounced dead.
The second victim, who sustained critical injuries, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
IMPD Homicide Detectives immediately launched an investigation, gathering critical information from the scene.
Detectives quickly identified a suspect vehicle through available technology and additional investigative techniques.
The investigation led to the identification of Jason Powell as the primary suspect in the case. On Monday, January 13, 2025, members of the IMPD Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), with the assistance of IMPD SWAT, located Powell in the 2800 block of Ludwig Avenue. He was taken into custody without incident.
Following consultation with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO), Powell was arrested and preliminarily charged with murder and attempted murder. The MCPO will review the case and make the final decision on formal charges.
Authorities emphasize that an arrest and charges are allegations at this stage, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This case highlights the IMPD’s commitment to using advanced technology and investigative techniques to swiftly address violent crime and bring suspects to justice.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact IMPD Homicide Detectives or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.
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.