Crime
Suspect Identified as Timothy Jarvinen in Fatal Shooting of Walton County Deputy William May
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL — Authorities have identified the man responsible for the fatal shooting of Walton County Deputy William May as 58-year-old Timothy Mark Jarvinen, according to an incident report released by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
The shooting occurred on Wednesday afternoon, outside the Dollar General store on Highway 90, following a disturbance call involving Jarvinen.
He reportedly rode a bicycle to the store from his residence on Shakespeare Court, which is located nearby.
According to law enforcement officials, Deputy May responded to the scene after reports that Jarvinen was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the store.
As Deputy May was escorting Jarvinen out of the Dollar General, Jarvinen pulled a firearm and opened fire, prompting Deputy May to return fire.
Both men were struck during the exchange. Jarvinen was pronounced dead at the scene, while Deputy May succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
During a press conference held Wednesday night, Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson Jr. spoke on Jarvinen’s background, noting that the suspect had no prior criminal history or indications of violent behavior.
Jarvinen was reportedly a concealed weapons permit holder, and a subsequent search of his residence revealed additional firearms, though none had been used in any previous crimes.
“He had other weapons in his residence when we searched it,” Sheriff Adkinson stated. “But nothing to indicate violence. In fact, he had not been arrested by this organization.”
Court records confirm that Jarvinen had no previous arrests in Walton County or the broader Northwest Florida region. His only prior involvement with the court system included two civil cases in 2017 and 2018, both related to financial matters.
Sheriff Adkinson further explained that Jarvinen had been a resident of the area for several years and that local law enforcement had interacted with him on a few occasions, primarily for minor concerns such as welfare checks.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident.
Further updates, including funeral arrangements for Deputy May and a comprehensive report of the event, are expected in the coming days.
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.