Crime
Michael Johnson arrested for murder in shooting death of 23-year-old Jurnea Stanley
The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman Monday afternoon in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of West 24th Street at approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 26 in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located Jurnea Stanley, 23, unresponsive at the scene.
Preliminary findings indicate that Stanley sustained an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body.
Despite emergency response efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that Stanley had recently celebrated her 23rd birthday.
During the investigation, officers identified Michael Johnson, 25, who was also present at the location.
Johnson was transported to the Pine Bluff Police Department’s detective division for questioning.
Following the interview, investigators developed sufficient probable cause to place him under arrest.
Johnson was subsequently transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with Stanley’s death.
Police officials stated that the homicide investigation remains in its early stages, and additional details are not being released at this time as detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Office Tip Line at 870-730-2106, the detective office directly at 870-730-2090, or the dispatch center at 870-541-5300.
Authorities extended their condolences to the victim’s family and emphasized that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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.