Crime
Victim killed in ECSU shooting identified as 21-year-old Isaiah Caldwell
It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that we inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved brother, Isaiah Caldwell (Fall 2021 – Great Dane Chapter).
Isaiah’s life was tragically cut short due to a senseless and indiscriminate act of gun violence during Elizabeth City State University’s Viking Fest celebrations.
On the evening of Saturday, April 26, 2025, Isaiah was simply enjoying the festivities—fellowshipping and bonding with fellow students—when individuals unaffiliated with the university engaged in gunfire on campus.
In the course of this reckless act, Isaiah was struck in the crossfire. Despite emergency efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
Shortly before midnight, the Elizabeth City Police Department issued an emergency alert advising students and residents to shelter in place following reports of shots fired near Bias Hall.
At the time, hundreds of students and alumni had gathered at the Quad for the final day of Viking Fest, which included the ECSU Blue and White Vikings Spring Football game.
In total, three students sustained gunshot wounds to the legs and/or abdomen and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Tragically, Isaiah Caldwell was pronounced deceased upon arrival.
Community members have shared accounts of the frightening experience. Victoria Lewis, speaking with Channel2 NOW, described how her daughter and grandson were near the scene. Her daughter and friends managed to find shelter, while her grandson narrowly escaped by running in the opposite direction. Thankfully, they both are safe.
The Elizabeth City State University Police Department, Elizabeth City Police Department, Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are actively investigating the shooting.
Authorities have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the campus community.
As a precaution, ECSU Police have increased patrols, and access to the center of campus remains restricted as of Sunday.
In a statement, university officials expressed their deep sadness over this tragic event, extending thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families, and the entire Viking community.
ECSU Counseling Services will be available today, Sunday, April 27, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to seek support if they are experiencing trauma or distress. Immediate and after-hours counseling services are available by calling 252-335-3275.
In light of recent events, Bedell Dining Hall will be closed today. Breakfast will be delivered directly to residence halls beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch will be available from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., and dinner from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., both served at the K.E. White Graduate Center. Shuttle services will be provided for students as needed.
Anyone with information related to this incident is strongly encouraged to contact University Police at 252-335-3266.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
As we mourn the loss of Isaiah, we ask that you keep his family, friends, and fraternity brothers in your thoughts and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.
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.