Crime
Tara Hardin and her mother Floris Wolford killed in Conroe domestic violence incident, suspect Stanley Earl Hardin charged With capital murder
Authorities in Conroe are investigating a deadly domestic violence incident that left two women dead, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said deputies were dispatched at approximately 2:00 p.m. to a residence in the 300 block of Shoreview Drive after receiving a 911 call reporting a family violence situation.
During the call, the caller indicated that a vehicle had been intentionally driven into the home, and dispatchers reportedly heard gunfire in the background, prompting an immediate emergency response.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered two adult women inside the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Tara Hardin, 57, the suspect’s wife
- Floris Wolford, 80, the suspect’s mother-in-law
Investigators say that following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene on foot and went to a nearby residence belonging to his son. There, he allegedly requested transportation to his own home located in the 12000 block of Ivy Lane.
Deputies later located the suspect, identified as 57-year-old Stanley Earl Hardin, at that residence.
He was taken into custody without incident.
Hardin has been charged with capital murder and is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail without bond.
Multiple agencies responded to assist in the investigation, including:
- Major Crimes Detectives
- Crime Scene Investigators
- The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office
- The Montgomery County Medical Examiner’s Office
Authorities continue to process evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to the victims’ loved ones, acknowledging the significant emotional impact the tragedy has had on the community.
Officials stated they remain committed to seeking justice for the victims and their families as the investigation moves forward.
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.