Crime
Burke County Woman Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Boyfriend’s Shooting Death
BURKE COUNTY, GA – A 25-year-old Burke County woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following the domestic shooting death of her boyfriend early Sunday morning, Sheriff Alfonzo Williams announced Tuesday.
Hannah Cobb, of Keysville, is accused of fatally shooting 30-year-old Telvin Osborne in the master bedroom of their shared home, where they lived with their two children.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to the incident at approximately 5:45 a.m. on Sunday in the 800 block of Four Points Road near Waynesboro.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Osborne with a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was immediately transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
During a Tuesday press conference, Sheriff Williams emphasized that the shooting was not accidental, despite earlier claims.
“It is reckless to go out and then get drunk and introduce a firearm into an argument,” Williams stated, explaining why Cobb was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Authorities revealed that the fatal altercation followed an argument and a night of drinking.
The dispute turned physical, involving pushing and shoving, before Cobb fired the shot that killed Osborne.
An incident report states that Cobb initially told investigators that she and Osborne had been out all night and had just returned home.
She claimed that while checking her firearm “as they do every night,” the gun discharged, striking Osborne in the chest.
She also stated that she believed the handgun’s safety was engaged while she was handling it.
However, Sheriff Williams dismissed social media claims that Cobb had been cleaning the weapon at the time of the shooting, stating that such allegations were false.
While Cobb has been formally charged, the BCSO Criminal Investigation Division (CID) continues to examine evidence and obtain search warrants to gain a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Sheriff Williams commended CID investigators for their swift action in bringing charges within 48 hours.
Despite the legal proceedings, the case remains open, and additional details may emerge as the investigation progresses.
The tragic shooting has left family members and the community in shock, particularly given the complex nature of Cobb and Osborne’s relationship as co-parents.
Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward as they work toward justice and clarity in this case.
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.