Crime
Possible bomb found in a truck near Grand Blanc Mormon Church
Grand Blanc, Michigan — Law enforcement agencies are continuing to respond to a large-scale emergency at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 4285 McCandlish Road, where a mass shooting and subsequent fire have left multiple victims.
Scanner reports indicate that a possible explosive device has been located inside a truck near the burning church.
Gunman crashed truck into Mormon Church in Michigan before opening fire and setting it ablaze.
Emergency crews have heightened security in the area, and specialized units are being dispatched to investigate the potential bomb threat.
Drone footage from the scene shows the church fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke rising into the sky and sections of the roof collapsing.
Firefighters are working to contain the blaze as police secure the perimeter.
The incident began earlier in the day when a gunman opened fire inside the church during services, reportedly striking between six and eight individuals.
Witnesses described two elderly men lying on the ground outside following the attack.
Officials have since confirmed that the suspect is deceased, though details regarding how the suspect died have not yet been released.
Authorities are also investigating witness reports and scanner traffic that suggest a vehicle crashed into the church before it caught fire, raising concerns of a possible car bomb.
Investigators have not yet confirmed whether the vehicle was deliberately rigged with explosives.
At least 15 to 20 marked and unmarked emergency vehicles are on scene, with local police joined by state and federal agencies.
The area has been secured, and residents are urged to avoid South Saginaw Road and surrounding routes while operations continue.
A press conference is scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. ET, where officials are expected to provide additional details on the number of victims, the status of the fire, and the investigation into the possible explosive device.
This remains an active and developing situation.
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.