Crime
Massaponax High School Senior Michael Bosworth Jr Killed in Suspected Burglary Incident in Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania County, Va. — An 18-year-old high school senior is dead and a juvenile injured following an early morning shooting during a suspected residential burglary in the River Club subdivision of Spotsylvania County.
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress at a residence located in the 2700 block of McKenzie Lane.
The caller, a resident of the home, stated that someone had attempted to break into the house and that shots had been fired.
Deputies responded immediately and discovered three individuals involved in the incident. Michael Bosworth Jr., 18, was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Bosworth was a senior at Massaponax High School, set to graduate later this month.
A second individual, identified as a juvenile, sustained a minor gunshot injury and was treated and released.
A third juvenile, who was also at the scene, was not injured.
Due to their ages, the names of the two juveniles have not been released.
According to preliminary findings, the three individuals were allegedly attempting to gain entry by force through the back door of the residence when they were confronted by the homeowner, who had exited the home to investigate.
During that confrontation, the homeowner fired shots, striking two of the individuals.
At this time, no charges have been filed against the homeowner or the three involved individuals. Capt. Charles Carey of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office stated that it is not yet known whether any of the three individuals were armed at the time of the incident.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that this remains an active and ongoing investigation as detectives work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Massaponax High School Principal William Lancaster III issued a message to the school community, expressing condolences and offering support. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of Michael’s passing,” Lancaster said. “Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.”
Lancaster also informed families that school counselors and division support staff would be available when students return on Monday, and that prom will proceed as scheduled Saturday evening.
Resources to help students and families cope with grief have been made available through the school division’s website.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
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.