Crime
Jose Lozada Killed in Amsterdam E-Bike Hit-and-Run Crash
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — Authorities are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a vehicle and an electric bicycle at the intersection of Guy Park Avenue and Wall Street in Amsterdam, as new details emerge about the incident that claimed the life of an elderly man.
The victim has been identified as Jose Che Lozada, an older male who was operating an electric bicycle at the time of the collision.
According to information gathered from the scene, Lozada was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
Preliminary information from individuals near the crash reconstruction effort indicates that the vehicle operator may have been a female, though this detail has not yet been officially confirmed by investigators.
Authorities are also reportedly examining whether the electric bicycle failed to yield at a stop sign prior to the collision. However, officials caution that this aspect remains part of an ongoing investigation and has not been formally verified.
The incident is being investigated as a possible hit-and-run, as the vehicle involved reportedly fled the scene immediately following the crash. Early descriptions suggest investigators are searching for a dark-colored SUV, though no official vehicle description has been publicly released.
Multiple units from the Amsterdam Police Department remained on scene for several hours as crash reconstruction teams worked to determine the sequence of events. The intersection of Guy Park Avenue and Wall Street was temporarily shut down to allow for a thorough investigation.
The investigation remains active, with authorities working to identify the driver and determine all contributing factors. Officials are expected to release additional details as they become available.
Anyone with information related to the crash or the suspect vehicle is urged to contact local law enforcement.
The tragic incident has also raised renewed concerns about electric bicycle safety in Amsterdam and surrounding communities. Reports of near-misses and crashes involving e-bikes and scooters have become increasingly common, particularly as warmer months bring more riders onto public roads.
Safety advocates suggest that enhanced education, awareness, and potential certification programs for electric bike operators could help reduce risks and prevent future tragedies.
As the investigation continues, the community is mourning the loss of Jose Che Lozada. Friends, family, and residents are remembering him while calling for accountability and improved safety measures to protect all road users.
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.