Crime
Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca found shot to death inside Encino home
ENCINO, CA – A respected music supervisor for American Idol and her husband were found fatally shot inside a multi-million-dollar home in Encino, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The victims have been identified as Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca.
Officers responded to the residence on White Oak Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Monday following a request for a welfare check.
Upon arrival, they discovered two adults with gunshot wounds to the head. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Sources close to the investigation confirmed that the victims were found in separate rooms, though it remains unclear if the couple resided at the property.
Aerial footage captured by AIR7 revealed a shattered glass sliding door, though investigators have not confirmed whether it played a role in the incident.
In a statement released Tuesday, a spokesperson for American Idol expressed deep sorrow over the loss:
“We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband Tom’s passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever, and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.”
The motive behind the shootings remains unknown, and authorities have yet to identify any suspects.
However, neighbors have reported suspicious activity in recent days.
“We didn’t see or hear anything,” said Amee Faggen, a neighbor. “My renter called 911 on Thursday because she saw someone hopping the fence. I have no idea if that was related, but police and helicopters came and left.”
As of Tuesday morning, detectives remained on the scene, continuing their investigation into the double homicide.
The LAPD is urging anyone with information to come forward.
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.