Crime
Jeremie Northcross Charged with Murder After Fatally Shooting Trinity Staten as She Entered Rideshare Vehicle
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A 31-year-old man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend as she entered a rideshare vehicle early Tuesday morning in north St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were notified at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, that a woman suffering from a gunshot wound had been dropped off at a local hospital.
Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred near North Broadway and East Clarence Avenue in the city’s Sixth District.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the 29-year-old victim, identified as Trinity Staten, had just entered a rideshare vehicle at that location when gunfire erupted moments later.
Police said the rideshare driver, who was not injured, immediately drove Staten to the hospital in an attempt to save her life.
Following an intensive investigation, authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Jeremie Northcross, the victim’s boyfriend.
The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged Northcross with First-Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action in connection with the fatal shooting.
Detectives believe the attack was domestic-related, though the specific motive has not been released.
The Homicide Division continues to investigate the case and is urging anyone with additional information to contact detectives directly at 314-444-5371.
Those wishing to remain anonymous and possibly qualify for a cash reward are encouraged to submit tips to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Officials noted that only tips leading to a felony arrest are eligible for CrimeStoppers rewards.
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.