Crime
Rebecca Haro Arrested in Death of 7-Month-Old Emmanuel Haro, Authorities Call It Murder With Malice Intent
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — Authorities have confirmed the arrests of Jake Haro and Rebecca Renee Haro in connection with the death of their 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrests on Friday, describing the case as a homicide carried out with malice aforethought.
According to investigators, Emmanuel’s mother, Rebecca Haro, initially reported that her son had been kidnapped from a parking lot while she was changing his diaper. However, further investigation revealed evidence contradicting her account, leading to her arrest.
Rebecca Renee Haro has since been booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on charges of murder with malice.
She is being held without bail, and court records indicate her next hearing is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at the Riverside Hall of Justice.
Authorities also confirmed that her husband, Jake Haro, was arrested in connection with the case, though his booking information has not yet been publicly posted.
Officials noted that this could mean he is still in the process of being booked, or that his records have not yet been made available.
The case has drawn public outrage, particularly given Jake Haro’s criminal history.
He was reportedly on probation for previously injuring a baby and was out on bond for an unrelated firearm possession charge at the time of Emmanuel’s death.
Community members and legal experts are questioning how Haro was able to remain free despite his record, with many pointing to broader concerns about California’s criminal justice and bail system.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has not released further details about the circumstances of Emmanuel’s death, citing 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.