Two people were killed in a shooting inside a residence in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Thursday night, leaving a family and community facing a devastating loss.
The incident happened at approximately 10:43 p.m. on September 24 in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue, according to Chicago police.
Police said a witness reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement and contacted authorities.
Officers responding to the residence found a 47-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman had been shot in the chest, while the man had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
The victims were identified in the report provided to Anchor News as Angela Johnson, 47, and her son, DeAngelo Johnson, 27.
Chicago police described the suspect as a known adult offender and said a person was taken into custody. Police reported that charges were pending as detectives continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Two firearms were also recovered at the scene, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
The circumstances leading to the shooting, including the relationship between the victims and the person in custody and a possible motive, have not been fully released by authorities.
For Angela and DeAngelo's family, friends and loved ones, the loss represents two lives remembered beyond the circumstances of the incident.
Their names, memories and the moments they shared with those close to them remain part of the story left behind.
As the investigation continues, the family and community are left to grieve Angela and DeAngelo and remember their lives with dignity and compassion.
