Crime
Texas Man Bryan Jeselink Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Billie Meadows in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Neb. — The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, near the intersection of Highway 30 and County Road 5 in Dodge County.
Deputies initially responded to a report of a vehicle crash and upon arrival, discovered an adult female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The woman was transported to Methodist Fremont Health and later transferred to Nebraska Medicine, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The victim has been identified as Billie S. Meadows, 24, of Georgia.
Investigators have determined that the incident appears to be domestic violence-related, and there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.
As part of the investigation, authorities arrested Bryan K. Jeselink, 39, of Texas, who was identified as the primary suspect.
It has been confirmed that Jeselink and Meadows were in a domestic relationship for over a year.
The pair had reportedly arrived in Nebraska approximately two weeks ago for work-related purposes in the Columbus area.
“We are working diligently to gather all facts and ensure the individual responsible is held accountable,” said Sheriff Weitzel. “We appreciate the public’s patience and support as this investigation moves forward.” The Sheriff’s Office also extended its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim.
The investigation remains ongoing with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol, North Bend Volunteer Fire Department, Fremont Fire Department, Nebraska Game and Parks, Fremont Police Department, and the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone who may have witnessed or heard anything unusual in the area during the time of the incident is urged to contact investigators.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Dodge County Area Crimestoppers at (402) 727-4002, or by calling the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office directly at (402) 727-2700.
Additional updates will be provided as new information becomes 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.