Crime
27-year-old Mickese Bostic Killed in Front of Children During Family Gathering in Birmingham
Shatice Jackson in Custody.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A family celebration turned deadly Sunday night in the South Roebuck neighborhood when a woman allegedly killed a man in front of several children during a domestic altercation, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 p.m. at a residence located in the 700 block of Lisa Lane, where family members had gathered to celebrate both Easter and a birthday.
According to Birmingham Police, an argument broke out between a woman identified as Shatice Jackson and a man identified as 27-year-old Mickese James Bostic inside the home.
During the dispute, the woman reportedly brandished a firearm and began shooting at Bostic.
While no one inside the home was struck by the gunfire, the situation quickly escalated outside.
Investigators say both individuals exited the residence, at which point the woman entered her vehicle and fatally struck Bostic by pinning him between the car and the side of the house.
Bostic was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed that several children were present during the incident and witnessed the fatal confrontation.
The woman was taken into custody at the scene by responding officers.
As of Monday, her formal charges have not yet been released.
The Birmingham Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive beyond the initial domestic argument. Counseling services for the children and other family members impacted by the tragedy are expected to be made 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.