Crime
At least 2 people wounded after shooting at Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Wallace
UPDATE: The suspect has been neutralized, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris.
WALLACE, Idaho — Authorities are responding to an active shooter incident at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, where at least two people have reportedly been shot, and the suspect is believed to remain inside the building, according to preliminary information from law enforcement and local media.
Multiple agencies were dispatched after reports of gunfire at the sheriff’s office, which is located across from and directly in front of the Shoshone County Courthouse in downtown Wallace.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that law enforcement personnel are actively responding to the incident.
Witnesses reported hearing shots fired inside the lobby, with some indicating that at least seven gunshots were heard earlier in the event. These details have not yet been officially confirmed.
Early, unverified reports suggested the possibility of a hostage situation. Authorities have not confirmed whether any hostages are involved.
There are also preliminary reports that the suspect may be barricaded inside the sheriff’s office, possibly in an area described by witnesses as the attorney visiting room. Officials have not confirmed the suspect’s status or exact location.
A large law enforcement presence has been established around the sheriff’s office, courthouse, and surrounding blocks as officers work to secure the area and manage the ongoing threat. Authorities are urging the public to avoid downtown Wallace, the county seat of Shoshone County, until further notice.
Nearby businesses have taken emergency precautions.
The owner of an Ace Hardware store located across the street from the sheriff’s office confirmed that gunfire struck their building. Employees were immediately placed on lockdown in the store’s basement for safety.
Confusion initially arose due to the close proximity of the sheriff’s office and the courthouse. The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office in neighboring Montana posted that online reports of an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse were accurate. Authorities later corrected the statement, clarifying that the incident was occurring at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, which is situated directly in front of the courthouse.
“We are sending reinforcement to help our neighbor,” the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office said in an updated statement. “Please pray for all law enforcement.”
The situation remains active and fluid, with multiple agencies assisting.
Authorities and media outlets say additional information will be released as it becomes available and stress the importance of relying on official updates as the response continues.
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.