Crime
William “Bill” Day and Wife Tommie Day Killed in Fiery Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Crash Near Bogalusa Airport
BOGALUSA, La. — Two people were killed Thursday morning after a Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from George R. Carr Memorial Airfield in Bogalusa, Louisiana, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and federal aviation officials.
The victims have been identified as William “Bill” Day, 68, and his wife, Tommie Day, 69, both of Seguin, Texas.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:48 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, when emergency responders were dispatched to reports of an aircraft crash in a wooded area near George R. Carr Memorial Airfield.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Bonanza (Beech H-35) that crashed into heavily wooded terrain shortly after departing the airport under circumstances that remain unknown.
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both occupants aboard the aircraft died in the crash. No other injuries were reported.
Firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the fire that erupted after the aircraft impacted the ground. Once the flames were brought under control, authorities recovered the victims from the wreckage.
Officials said the bodies of Bill and Tommie Day will be transported to Lafayette for autopsies as part of the ongoing death investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has assumed leadership of the investigation, while the FAA is assisting with the inquiry.
In a statement, the NTSB said the aircraft impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from George R. Carr Memorial Airfield, and an investigator was expected to arrive at the crash site Friday morning to begin documenting evidence.
Investigators will examine the wreckage before it is transported to a secure facility for a more detailed inspection.
As part of the investigation, the NTSB said it will review numerous aspects of the flight, including:
- Flight tracking and aircraft performance data
- Air traffic control communications, if available
- Aircraft maintenance and inspection records
- Weather and lighting conditions at the time of the crash
- The pilot’s licensing, certifications, and recent flight experience
- The pilot’s activities during the 72 hours leading up to the flight
- Witness statements
- Electronic devices that may contain relevant information
- Surveillance footage, including nearby security and doorbell camera recordings
Officials emphasized that investigators will not speculate on the cause of the crash while the on-scene investigation is underway.
The NTSB is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have surveillance video or other information related to the incident to contact investigators by emailing witness@ntsb.gov.
The FAA is expected to release a preliminary report, while the NTSB’s full investigation into the fatal crash could take several months before a final determination is made regarding the cause.
The investigation remains active. Authorities have extended their condolences to the family and loved ones of William “Bill” Day and Tommie Day as they mourn their tragic loss.
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.