Crime
Video Shows Moments Baldwin Park Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
BALDWIN PARK, CA — A Baldwin Park police officer was fatally shot and another wounded during a confrontation with a suspected gunman on Saturday evening.
The incident, which unfolded in a residential neighborhood, is now being investigated as a double homicide, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
At a press conference held shortly after midnight, law enforcement officials detailed the series of events that began around 7:12 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, when Baldwin Park Police responded to reports of gunfire and a person down at a home in the 4200 block of Filhurst Avenue.
Callers indicated that an individual armed with a rifle was actively shooting at the scene.
Upon arriving, officers were immediately met with gunfire. Two Baldwin Park officers were struck and rushed to L.A. General Medical Center in Lincoln Heights.
One of the officers succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second officer remains hospitalized in stable condition and is surrounded by his family.
“Our officer was an amazing man. He was an avid snowboarder, a Dodger fan,” said Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert López. “It’s extremely tragic to have to deal with this. I ask for your prayers.”
Authorities are withholding the names of the officers involved until their families are fully notified.
Officers at the scene returned fire, striking the suspect, who was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital.
He is currently listed in stable condition. Officials have not disclosed how many officers discharged their weapons.
In addition to the fallen officer, a second deceased male was discovered at the residence with apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe the same suspect is responsible for both deaths.
Details regarding the second victim have not yet been released, and the suspect’s identity remains undisclosed as the investigation progresses.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic and frightening scene, with the sound of rapid gunfire echoing through the neighborhood.
“It sounded like fireworks, like strobe rockets or something, just going off constantly back and forth,” said a neighbor. “I thought it was just fireworks, but then you hear patrol cars from everywhere, coming in, swarming.”
“It was crazy. I walked outside and there were all kinds of cop cars flying down the street,” added neighbor Edson Chavez.
Video captured by nearby residents reveals the intensity of the shootout, with dozens of officers, deputies, SWAT members, paramedics, and firefighters converging on the area.
The entire neighborhood was cordoned off, and a large crowd of onlookers gathered nearby.
Chief López, visibly emotional, reflected on the sacrifice made by his department.
“It’s extremely tragic. I ask the community to remember the officers and deputies who go out there every day, making it safe for all of our families and residents.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is leading the investigation.
At this time, there are unconfirmed reports that a second suspect may have been involved, but authorities have not verified that information.
This remains an active investigation. Additional updates will be provided 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.