Crime
17-Year-Old Suspect Wanted for First-Degree Murder in Tunica County Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for a 17-year-old male suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in Tunica County, Mississippi.
Deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting at the intersection of Carole Street and Edwards Avenue at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, April 13.
Upon arrival, they discovered 18-year-old Mackenzie Kaleb Thomas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite emergency efforts, Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an initial investigation, authorities identified 17-year-old Mario Donyale Lester, Jr. as the primary suspect.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder and unlawful discharge of a firearm within a populated area.
Lester is considered armed and dangerous, and law enforcement is urging the public not to approach him.
Anyone who sees Lester or has information regarding his location should call 911 immediately or contact the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office at (662) 363-1411. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Tunica County CrimeStoppers at (662) 910-0400.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office warned that any individuals found to have knowingly aided, abetted, or concealed Lester while he is evading arrest may face criminal charges.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
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.