Crime
17-year-old Sean Davis killed after shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival
PAGELAND, S.C. — A festive summer evening turned tragic during the town’s annual Watermelon Festival late Friday, when gunfire erupted near a crowded intersection, killing a 17-year-old boy and sending shockwaves through the tight-knit community.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10:41 p.m. at the intersection of McGregor and South Pearl Street—just feet from the Pageland Police Department’s tent and within yards of Chesterfield County Sheriff’s deputies who were working security for the event.
The victim, identified as 17-year-old Sean Davis, was struck by gunfire as dozens of panicked festivalgoers fled the scene, according to witnesses.
The initial 911 call was received just moments after shots rang out, triggering an emergency response.
First responders initially requested a medical helicopter to transport the critically wounded teen from the nearby Pageland Airport.
However, due to the urgency of his condition, emergency crews opted to rush him by ambulance to a trauma center in the Charlotte area.
Despite their efforts, sources confirmed Davis was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital.
The Chesterfield County Coroner’s Office officially declared his death around midnight.
Shortly after the shooting, agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrived on the scene to begin their investigation.
Crime scene technicians and SLED agents remained well into the early morning hours Saturday, meticulously documenting evidence and marking where the shooter may have fired and where Davis collapsed.
While law enforcement has not publicly named a suspect, investigators discovered a second trail of blood near the original crime scene, raising the possibility that another individual may have also been shot.
Sources indicated that hospitals in the region were likely alerted to be on the lookout for any patients seeking treatment for gunshot wounds—a standard protocol in active shooting investigations.
The Pageland Police Department released a brief statement confirming the fatal shooting and the age of the victim.
The statement did not include any details about the circumstances or potential threat to the public. The department also announced that the investigation is now being led by SLED.
Pageland Police Chief Dean Short offered condolences, stating:
“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young individual whose life was tragically lost. This is a heartbreaking event that deeply impacts our entire community.”
In response to the tragedy, town officials canceled the remainder of the Watermelon Festival, issuing the following statement on Facebook:
“Out of respect for the victim and their family, we believe this is the most appropriate course of action. Our hearts and prayers are with all those affected by this senseless act of violence. We thank our community for their understanding and ask everyone to continue supporting one another during this difficult time.”
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact SLED or local law enforcement.
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.