Crime
Suspect in Pearl Street Mall Attack Seen Holding Molotov Cocktails Moments Before Incident
BOULDER, CO – Federal and local law enforcement are investigating a violent attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall that left multiple people injured on Sunday afternoon. Authorities confirm that the suspect was seen holding Molotov cocktails shortly before the incident.
The attack occurred near the intersection of 13th Street and Pearl Street, prompting a large emergency response and immediate evacuation of the 1200, 1300, and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street, between Walnut and Pine Streets.
Boulder Police issued an urgent message at 3:08 p.m., advising the public to avoid the area while officers secured the scene.
According to eyewitnesses and preliminary reports, the suspect targeted participants of a peaceful solidarity walk organized by Run For Their Lives — a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza.
The walk had begun around 1:00 p.m. at Pearl and 8th Streets and was intended to be a non-political, silent demonstration of support.
Participants stopped briefly at the courthouse to record a video before the violence broke out.
Video footage from the scene shows a visible burn scar in front of the historic courthouse and emergency responders loading at least one injured individual onto a stretcher.
A shirtless male, believed to be the attacker, was detained by police on-site.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the federal agency is treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. “We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado,” Patel said in a statement. “Our agents are working closely with local law enforcement, and we will provide updates as the investigation progresses.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino echoed Patel’s statement, noting that agents arrived at the scene by mid-afternoon and are taking an active role in the investigation.
As of now, the number of injured victims has not been officially confirmed, and the motive remains under investigation.
Authorities continue to urge the public to stay clear of the area while emergency crews and investigators work the active scene.
More 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.