Crime
Film director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner found stabbed to death at home on Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood
Los Angeles — Film director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found deceased Sunday afternoon inside their residence on Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood, according to multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.
Authorities responding to the scene discovered two adults inside the home. Law enforcement sources say the victims sustained lacerations consistent with injuries caused by a sharp object, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division to take over the case.
The investigation remains active, and officials have not yet released a formal statement confirming the cause or manner of death.
Emergency responders were called to the residence earlier in the afternoon. Upon confirming the deaths, LAPD officers secured the property and initiated a full forensic examination. As of this reporting, no arrests have been announced, and investigators have not disclosed whether a suspect has been identified.
Rob Reiner, 78, was a towering figure in American film and television, the son of legendary comedian Carl Reiner, who died in 2020. He began his career in the 1960s as a comedy writer, including work on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Reiner rose to national fame in the 1970s portraying Michael “Meathead” Stivic on the landmark sitcom All in the Family, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards during the show’s run.
After the series concluded in 1979, Reiner transitioned to directing, launching a celebrated film career with This Is Spinal Tap. He went on to direct a string of acclaimed and culturally influential films, including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List. His work spanned genres and generations, cementing his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile directors.
Reiner met Michele Singer, a photographer, while directing When Harry Met Sally…. The couple married in 1989 and were together for more than 35 years. Friends and colleagues have often credited their relationship with influencing creative decisions in Reiner’s work, including the film’s iconic ending.
In recent years, Reiner also continued acting, appearing as Bob Day, the father of Jess, on New Girl, and later as Albert Schnur in The Bear. According to industry listings, his most recent directing project—a concert-style film featuring the fictional band Spinal Tap—has been completed and is slated for release next year.
Michele Singer Reiner, 68, largely remained out of the public spotlight but was known for her work in photography and for her long partnership with Reiner. The couple shared three children—Jake, Nick, and Romy. Reiner also has a daughter, Tracy, from his previous marriage to director Penny Marshall.
Authorities have not released further details, citing the sensitivity of the case and the ongoing investigation. Additional information is expected pending the medical examiner’s findings and official notifications.
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.