Crime
Two teens arrested following fatal Princess Anne shooting of 46-year-old Derrick Knox
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — Maryland State Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Princess Anne, authorities announced.
Investigators said the shooting was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m. on January 26.
Responding officers located two adult men inside a vehicle parked on Dryden Lane, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, identified as 46-year-old Derrick Knox of Salisbury, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 41-year-old Kevin Pillar, also of Salisbury, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by helicopter to a regional shock trauma center for emergency treatment.
Due to the severity of the incident, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, along with the Office of the State’s Attorney, to conduct a comprehensive investigation.
Authorities reported that shortly after the shooting, a 17-year-old girl from Salisbury was located near the intersection of Stewart Neck Road and Beckford Road and taken into custody.
The following morning, at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, investigators arrested a 16-year-old boy from Salisbury in Wicomico County in connection with the case.
Both juveniles have been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, robbery, and additional related offenses.
Police have not released a motive at this time, noting that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Officials indicated that further arrests are anticipated as detectives continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at 443-515-0034.
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.