Crime
DeKalb County officer Killed in Active Shooter Incident at Emory University, Suspect dead
ATLANTA, Ga. — A tragic active shooter incident unfolded on the campus of Emory University, resulting in the death of a DeKalb County police officer.
Authorities confirmed that the officer was fatally wounded while confronting the suspect.
Despite being rushed to Emory University Hospital, the officer was pronounced dead at 5:48 p.m.
The active shooter situation was first reported near Emory Point, close to the Emory College of Arts and Design.
The university issued urgent safety alerts through social media, instructing students, staff, and visitors to follow the “Run. Hide. Fight.” protocol.
Georgia Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed a large police presence in the area.
The Emory University campus is located just minutes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters.
Officials confirmed that CDC headquarters sustained gunfire during the incident, though it remains unclear if the facility or Emory University was directly targeted.
A CDC internal alert instructed staff to shelter in place immediately.
The Atlanta Police Department, DeKalb County Police Department, and multiple law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the scene. The FBI has deployed agents to assist local authorities.
DeKalb County communications director Dionna Smith reported that the officer was critically injured during the confrontation and transported to the hospital, where life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.
Additional details regarding the officer’s identity and the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr expressed condolences and solidarity, stating: “We are horrified by the active shooter situation on or near Emory’s campus and are praying for the safety of the entire campus community. We stand ready to assist our law enforcement partners with whatever they may need.”
As of this update, no civilian injuries have been reported.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities continue to gather details about the suspect and the motive.
Anyone in the area is urged to remain vigilant and follow official instructions until authorities declare the scene secure.
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.