Crime
Laurinburg Police Searching for Armed 16-Year-Old Henry Anderson in Shooting of Mother and Toddler
LAURINBURG, NC – Authorities are actively searching for 16-year-old Henry Anderson, who is wanted in connection with a violent shooting that left a 23-year-old mother injured and her 2-year-old child in critical condition.
The Laurinburg Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at approximately 12:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in the 400 block of Hood Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds—identified as Chavonda Jones, 23, and her 2-year-old child.
Both victims were transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Jones was treated and later released, while her child was airlifted to another medical facility, where they remain in critical condition.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Jones and her child were sitting inside their vehicle when a red-colored vehicle approached.
A passenger inside the vehicle opened fire, striking both victims, as well as their vehicle and nearby apartments.
Authorities later recovered the suspect vehicle abandoned. Following further investigation, warrants were obtained for Henry Anderson, 16, of 20241 Blakely Road, Laurinburg, NC.
Anderson has been charged with:
- Two counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder
- Three counts of Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Property
- Discharging a Firearm in City Limits
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor
The release of Anderson’s information complies with North Carolina General Statute 7B-3103, which permits the disclosure of certain juvenile offender details in cases of serious violent crimes.
Henry Anderson is considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities strongly urge the public not to approach him if spotted. Instead, anyone with information on his whereabouts should immediately contact 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Scotland Crime Stoppers in the following ways:
- Download the free mobile app: P3tips.com
- Visit the website: www.scotlandcountycs.com
- Call the Crime Stoppers hotline: 910-266-8146
A cash reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to Anderson’s arrest.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as new details emerge.
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.