Crime
Two Women Killed, One Critically Injured in South Shore Alleyway Shooting
The third victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the face and chest, was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
In the early hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, a tragic shooting in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood left two women dead and a third critically wounded.
The incident occurred in an alley in the 7700 block of South Oglesby Avenue on the city’s South Side.
Shortly before 5 a.m., Chicago Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered three women suffering from gunshot wounds in the alley.
Two of the women, both shot in the head, were pronounced dead at the scene. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release their identities.
The third victim, who sustained gunshot wounds to the face and chest, was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital in critical condition.
Authorities believe the victims were all between the ages of 20 and 30. There were no additional injuries reported.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and police have not yet identified any suspects. It is also unknown how many individuals may have been involved in the incident.
Area Two detectives are leading the investigation. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously at cpdtip.com or by calling 833-408-0069.
The South Shore community has been shaken by this violent act, which highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city.
Local residents are being asked to remain vigilant and assist investigators with any relevant details that could help bring the perpetrator(s) to justice.
As police work to determine the motive and sequence of events, city officials and community leaders are encouraging residents to use available resources, including violence prevention programs and neighborhood watch initiatives, to foster safety and unity in the area.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.