Crime
19-Year-Old Belinda Fuentes Fatally Shot in Chicago’s Back of the Yards Neighborhood
A woman reported that a man, armed with a gun, had approached her 11-year-old daughter in their backyard.
A tragic shooting claimed the life of a 19-year-old Belinda Fuentes near 2000 block of West 47th Street, Back of the Yards, South Side, Chicago
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and subsequently crashed her vehicle following the gunfire.
She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police confirmed the injuries included:
- One gunshot wound to the face
- One gunshot wound to the arm
- Six gunshot wounds to the chest
Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to submit tips anonymously via cpdtip.com or call 833-408-0069.
Shortly after the shooting, police responded to a separate call near 48th and Seeley.
A woman reported that a man, armed with a gun, had approached her 11-year-old daughter in their backyard.
This area was enclosed with a privacy fence, suggesting the suspect had entered by climbing over it.
Police apprehended the alleged shooter during their search.
Remarkably, the suspect himself called 911, stating that he believed he had shot someone. He surrendered to nearby officers without further incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect may have been involved in gang-related activity and possibly fired shots at a passing vehicle, unaware of the victim’s identity.
While the suspect’s decision to call 911 and turn himself in is an uncommon occurrence, the outcome remains a heartbreaking tragedy. The victim, a young woman with her life ahead of her, suffered a senseless loss due to gun violence.
Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask the public for any additional information that may aid in their efforts.
This devastating event underscores the need for ongoing community efforts to address gun violence and ensure safety in Chicago’s 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.