Crime
Off-Duty McComb Police Sergeant Jason Blake Fatally Shot While Aiding Civilian, Suspect Died by Suicide
MCCOMB, Miss. — Authorities have confirmed that a deadly shooting in McComb on Tuesday afternoon claimed the lives of two individuals, including off-duty McComb Police Sergeant Jason Blake, who was fatally shot while attempting to assist someone in need.
According to McComb Police Chief Earnest Perry, Sgt. Blake responded to a personal request for help from an individual, despite being off duty at the time.
Upon arriving at the residence near Highway 44 and Cole Thomas Road, he encountered an armed suspect who opened fire.
Reports indicate that the gunman shot two people inside the residence, killing one of them, before turning the weapon on himself in an apparent murder-suicide.
Sgt. Blake was shot during the incident and later died from his injuries.
Sgt. Blake had served with the McComb Police Department for five years and had a total of 16 years in law enforcement, including time with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
He was remembered by Chief Perry as a dedicated officer and a cherished member of the force.
“This is some of the stuff we sign up for. He died doing what he loved,” said Chief Perry.
“He was a big teddy bear — well-loved in the community. It’s just a sad day for all of us.”
McComb Mayor Quordiniah N. Lockley also expressed sorrow over the loss, confirming that two other individuals were shot during the incident — one of whom succumbed to their injuries.
The identities of the other individuals involved have not yet been released, as the investigation remains active.
The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the shooting.
Chief Perry asked the community to keep Sgt. Blake’s family, friends, and fellow officers in their thoughts.
“Until we figure out the circumstances, just keep us in your prayers,” Chief Perry said.
Sgt. Jason Blake leaves behind a wife and children.
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.