Crime
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting Outside Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred during a church-sponsored community gathering in Gulfport on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.
The incident, described by officials as stemming from a “domestic dispute gone wrong,” took place shortly after 2:05 p.m. outside the Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex, where Empowerment Ministries Christian Center was hosting an outdoor event.
According to preliminary reports, a young woman invited the father of her child to the gathering so he could spend time with their baby.
However, the situation quickly escalated when the father reportedly attempted to leave with the child without consent.
Alarmed by the unfolding tension, two church members — both part of the ministry’s security team — stepped in to defuse the situation and protect those present, including a number of children.
One of the church members noticed the man holding the baby while also armed with a firearm, raising immediate concern.
As the men approached and words were exchanged, the baby’s father backed away and suddenly opened fire, striking one of the church members, a deacon and head of the church’s security team, who fell to the ground.
The gunman then allegedly shot the deacon a second time while he was down. Despite his injuries, the deacon managed to return fire, reportedly striking the shooter.
The second church member was also wounded in the gunfire.
The suspect then attempted to flee the scene with the baby still in his arms.
Witnesses reported that the man tripped and fell, possibly due to his sagging pants, causing both the baby and firearm to fall to the ground.
He quickly recovered, got into a vehicle driven by his own father, and fled the area.
Authorities later located the individuals at Garden Park, where emergency responders were dispatched.
Tragically, the deacon succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second church member was airlifted to Mobile, Alabama, with life-threatening injuries, while another individual was transported via ambulance to a local hospital.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that three individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting.
At least one of the suspects is believed to have been struck by gunfire during the exchange.
The baby was not reported injured.
Investigators have emphasized that the shooting is not connected to Spring Break activities.
The Gulfport Police Department, along with other responding agencies, is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information or video footage related to the incident is urged to contact Gulfport Police or submit an anonymous tip through local Crime Stoppers.
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.