Crime
Woman and Dog Killed, Three Others Injured in Road Rage Stabbing on I-495, Suspect Fatally Shot by Police
ANNANDALE, Va. (Fairfax County) — Authorities confirm that a woman and a dog were fatally stabbed and three additional individuals were injured following an apparent road rage incident Sunday afternoon along the southbound Outer Loop of Interstate 495 near Little River Turnpike.
According to preliminary findings, the violence began after a multi-vehicle crash on the Capital Beltway.
Investigators believe the collision stemmed from a road rage encounter that rapidly escalated when the suspect allegedly exited a vehicle armed with a knife and began attacking multiple people on the highway shoulder.
At least four people sustained stab wounds during the incident. Emergency responders arrived to find chaotic conditions along the heavily traveled corridor.
One victim was undergoing CPR at the scene. Two victims were categorized as “red tag,” indicating critical, life-threatening injuries, while one additional victim was classified as “yellow tag,” signifying serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The woman who was stabbed succumbed to her injuries.
A dog present during the incident was also fatally wounded.
A source familiar with the investigation told Channel2 NOW that the suspect was allegedly pursuing his wife and family member prior to the crash.
The source indicated that the suspect rammed their vehicle multiple times, forcing it off the roadway, before exiting his vehicle and attacking them with a knife.
Good Samaritans who attempted to intervene were also reportedly stabbed.
All injured victims were transported to area hospitals for further treatment.
Troopers with the Virginia State Police responded to the scene and confronted the armed suspect.
Authorities state that troopers discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials have not yet released the suspect’s identity pending notification of next of kin. State police have stated that, at this time, the incident is not believed to be related to terrorism. The motive remains under investigation.
As is standard protocol, the officer-involved shooting will undergo an independent review.
The incident prompted the full closure of Interstate 495’s Outer Loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike (Route 236) in Annandale. Initially, several lanes were blocked; however, traffic alerts later confirmed that all lanes in the area were shut down.
Drivers were diverted at Exit 80A onto Route 29/Route 50. Motorists were advised to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes while authorities processed the extensive crime scene.
What began as a reported property-damage crash escalated into a fatal and violent confrontation on one of the region’s busiest highways just outside Washington, D.C.
The investigation remains active. Additional details are expected to be released as officials complete their preliminary review and notify affected families.
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.