Crime
Multiple people injured after shooting at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Suspect killed
Grand Blanc, Michigan — Authorities are investigating a large-scale tragedy at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on McCandlish Road in Grand Blanc, where a mass shooting, fire, and possible explosive threat unfolded Sunday morning.
Preliminary reports confirm that at least ten people were shot, including one confirmed fatality.
Police caution that the number of victims may rise as rescue operations continue, with several individuals still unaccounted for inside the heavily damaged building.
According to investigators, the suspect, a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan, drove a truck into the church’s front entrance before opening fire with an assault-style rifle on the congregation.
At the time of the attack, hundreds of people were inside the church. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as parishioners fled or attempted to take cover.
The suspect also reportedly set the building on fire during the assault.
Drone footage and live observations show the church fully engulfed in flames, with sections of the roof collapsing as dark smoke continues to pour from the structure.
Law enforcement officers responding to the scene engaged the suspect, who was fatally shot by police.
Authorities have confirmed that the threat posed by the shooter has been neutralized, though the scene remains highly active.
Investigators are also examining a possible explosive device discovered in a truck near the church.
Specialized units are working to determine whether the vehicle is linked to the attack and if it contains hazardous materials.
At least 15 to 20 emergency vehicles, including unmarked law enforcement units, have converged on the area.
Fire crews continue to battle the blaze, while police and federal partners secure the perimeter and coordinate evacuation efforts.
Scanner traffic suggests police believe additional victims remain inside the church, though access has been complicated by the intensity of the fire.
A press conference is scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. ET, where officials are expected to provide updated casualty numbers, confirm the suspect’s identity, and address the ongoing investigation into both the shooting and the potential bomb threat.
This remains a developing situation, with law enforcement urging the public to avoid the area while emergency operations are underway.
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.