Crime
Trooper Kevin Trainor Killed in Line-of-Duty Wrong-Way Crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield
LYNNFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts State Police has identified the trooper killed in a devastating wrong-way crash early Wednesday morning as 30-year-old Trooper Kevin Trainor, a dedicated member of the force who officials say “will be remembered as a hero.”
According to Colonel Geoffrey Noble, the crash occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Route 1 in Lynnfield.
Troopers had been responding to reports of a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes when the collision took place.
Authorities confirmed that the wrong-way driver, operating a four-door Jeep Wrangler, collided head-on with Trainor’s marked cruiser. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene.
Trooper Trainor, who was off-duty and heading home at the end of his shift, became trapped inside his severely damaged cruiser following the impact. First responders worked to extricate him before he was transported under full police escort to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Despite extensive medical efforts, Trainor later succumbed to his injuries, according to an official statement from Massachusetts State Police.
“With the most profound sadness and deepest condolences to his family, classmates, and loved ones, the Massachusetts State Police confirm that the trooper struck in this morning’s crash has succumbed to his injuries,” the agency said.
In the aftermath of the collision, Route 1 North in Lynnfield was shut down for approximately five hours as investigators conducted a detailed crash reconstruction.
Authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the wrong-way incident, including how the vehicle entered the highway traveling in the opposite direction.
Trooper Kevin Trainor’s death marks a profound loss for the Massachusetts State Police and the broader community. Officials and fellow officers are remembering him for his service, dedication, and sacrifice.
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation continues and as the department prepares to honor Trainor’s life and legacy.
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.