Crime
Lizz Weber Fatally Shot by Boyfriend in Suspected Murder-Suicide Following Domestic Dispute in Southern Kent County
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A domestic disturbance in Gaines Township turned deadly Monday afternoon after Kent County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a reported argument discovered two people fatally shot inside a home.
According to Sgt. Scott Dietrich with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just after 1:00 p.m. to a residence on Madison Avenue north of 68th Street, following a call reporting a heated argument.
While en route, dispatchers updated deputies with new information indicating that a shooting had occurred at the location.
When deputies arrived, they found the bodies of a man and a woman inside the home, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The woman has been identified as Lizz Weber, who lived at the residence with her boyfriend.
The couple had reportedly been in a relationship for seven years.
According to those close to Weber, while arguments between the two had occurred in the past, no one anticipated such a tragic outcome.
“Domestics and traffic stops are the most dangerous calls we go on,” Sgt. Dietrich stated. “This one, obviously, is no different. These things can change so quickly. Our deputies were headed to what was initially described as an argument. That quickly escalated into a shooting. By the time they arrived, it was too late.”
As of late Monday afternoon, members of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau remained on scene conducting a full investigation.
The medical examiner’s office is expected to complete autopsies soon to determine official causes of death.
Sgt. Dietrich also commended the individual who called 911 to report the argument, emphasizing the importance of alerting authorities when a situation shows signs of potential violence.
“We ask people to reach out for help. Call 911 if something doesn’t feel right. There are also many community resources like 211, domestic violence hotlines, and several local organizations in Grand Rapids that can help prevent situations like this from escalating.”
He continued,
“This is a horrible situation—for the family, for neighbors, for first responders who have to walk into a tragic and traumatic scene. We would much rather be called early to intervene in an argument than to arrive too late.”
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the male victim, and no further details regarding the sequence of events or potential suspects have been provided as of Monday evening.
Residents needing access to the area are advised to use 66th Street SE from Eastern Avenue to approach from the north, as the immediate vicinity remains restricted during the ongoing investigation.
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.