Crime
1 dead, 3 injured after shooting in City of Fairfield during Sem Yeto High School Graduation at Schafer Stadium
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A graduation celebration turned tragic Wednesday evening when gunfire erupted following the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony at Schafer Stadium on the campus of Fairfield High School, leaving one person dead and three others injured, according to authorities.
Law enforcement agencies launched an extensive search for the suspected gunman following the shooting, which occurred shortly after the ceremony had concluded and graduates, families, and guests were leaving the stadium.
According to information released by the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, the shooting occurred after the graduation ceremony had ended. Initial reports indicate that three individuals were shot during the incident.
Authorities confirmed that one victim died from injuries sustained in the shooting, while two others were injured and received medical treatment. Officials have not yet publicly released the identities, ages, or conditions of the victims.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene as graduates, family members, and attendees scrambled for safety after gunfire rang out near the stadium.
Preliminary reports indicate the suspected shooter was described as a juvenile male. Following the shooting, law enforcement agencies initiated an active search throughout the Fairfield area in an effort to locate and apprehend the suspect.
Officials have not released additional identifying information about the suspect, and no arrests have been announced.
The Fairfield Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Solano County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Authorities secured the area around Schafer Stadium and Fairfield High School while investigators processed the scene, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez confirmed the shooting on social media and stated that a search for the suspect was underway following the incident.
Investigators have not yet disclosed what may have led to the shooting or whether the victims and suspect knew each other.
Law enforcement officials continue to review surveillance footage, gather witness statements, and examine evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence.
The Fairfield Police Department is urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information related to the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (707) 428-7300.
The shooting has deeply impacted students, families, educators, and community members who gathered to celebrate a significant milestone for Sem Yeto High School graduates.
As investigators continue their work, school officials and local leaders are offering support to those affected by the tragedy while seeking answers about how a celebratory event ended in deadly violence.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as authorities continue to develop the case.
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.