Crime
Trinity Shockley identified as a transgender male, influenced by parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz
Mooresville, IN – Authorities have released alarming details regarding an 18-year-old Indiana teenager accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting at Mooresville High School.
Court documents reveal the suspect, Trinity Shockley, allegedly idolized Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, harbored homicidal intentions, and had been planning the attack for at least a year.
According to a police affidavit, Shockley—who identifies as a transgender male and goes by the name Dex—expressed a desire to kill others and was fixated on Cruz, even carrying a heart-shaped locket with his photo.
The Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department received a tip from the FBI on February 11, 2025, regarding an individual allegedly planning a school shooting.
Investigators identified Shockley as a suspect and executed a search warrant at their residence in collaboration with Mooresville School Police and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities took Shockley into custody, and on February 13, prosecutors charged them with:
- Conspiracy to Commit Murder
- Two Counts of Intimidation with a Threat to Commit Terrorism
The FBI’s tipster reportedly informed police that Shockley had access to an AR-15 rifle and had recently purchased a bulletproof vest.
Shockley allegedly told the tipster that they intended to kill their best friend first before carrying out a broader attack.
During a police interview, Shockley allegedly admitted to being “emotionally attached” to Cruz and wanted to prove themselves as his “number one fan.”
Authorities say Shockley believed that people “should value their everyday life” because “you never know when you could die.”
Despite making extensive plans, Shockley allegedly hesitated when envisioning their own arrest and courtroom trial, stating that seeing police officers made them realize they “did not want this”.
During the search of Shockley’s bedroom, investigators discovered a collage of mass shooters, including:
- Nikolas Cruz (2018 Parkland school shooter)
- Dylann Roof (2015 Charleston church shooter)
- Randy Stair (2017 Pennsylvania supermarket shooter)
In addition, Shockley’s backpack contained three notebooks with disturbing imagery and messages, including swastikas, violent phrases such as “Kill,” “Bang,” and “I hate you all, DIE DIE DIE”.
The affidavit states that Shockley repeatedly sought mental health treatment through the school, but their father refused to allow access to professional help.
A school counselor, Miss Roscoe, reportedly told investigators that Shockley’s father “did not believe in mental health treatment” and dismissed concerns about his child’s psychological state.
The document also indicates that Shockley was grieving the loss of their mother and struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic accident, in which a drunk driver hit their vehicle and later died by suicide.
Both local and federal authorities continue to investigate the case. Shockley remains in police custody, and no additional information has been released regarding potential further charges.
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.