What happened to Jonnie Angel Klein? Single mom of two shot dead using ATM in Chicago suburb

Publish date: 2024-05-23

The 32-year-old mother of two from suburban Chicago, Jonnie Angel Klein, was shot and killed during a theft at a Chase ATM. Now that the pillar of support for their family has been taken away, they are shocked and confused.

According to Worth police, the incident happened on Saturday afternoon near the 6800 block of West 111th Street. Klein’s family claims that she appeared to have been approached by two suspects when utilizing the local Chase Bank ATM.

Police detained Tamara Jailynn Johnson, 22, and Jason Jerry Joseph Johnson, 23, both of Harvey, and charged them with first-degree murder. They claim that both have ties to other armed robberies that have happened in northwest Indiana and the neighbouring areas lately. Authorities also attest to having found numerous guns, including the one used to shoot and kill Klein.

What Happened To Jonnie Angel Klein? 

According to her family, Jonnie Angel Klein was shot and killed on Saturday in the southwest suburban Worth area of Chase Bank. The mother of a 10-year-old daughter and a 14-year-old boy, Jonnie Angel Klein, 32, was approached at a Chase bank ATM in her hometown of Worth on Saturday at 3 p.m., according to ABC 7.

After that, officials said, Klein was shot and killed in a senseless attack as she was taking out cash. She had just left work when she went on the fatal errand, according to family members who spoke with WGN-TV.

Suspect’s Arrested In Connection With The Death Of Jonnie Angel Klein

Following an investigation by the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, two suspects, Tamara Jailynn Johnson, 22, and Jason Jerry Joseph Johnson, 23, were taken into custody the next day after the incident. Whether and how they were linked remained a mystery.

Police Chief Timothy Denton stated that the Johnsons are “connected to several recent armed robberies in Chicagoland and northwest Indiana” and that both of them are facing first-degree murder charges. On Wednesday, the Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview will host a bond hearing for the two suspects.

Jonnie Angel Klein GoFundMe 

A GoFundMe page set for Jonnie Angel Klein read, “Many of us received the devastating news that our beloved Jonnie Angel was tragically killed on Saturday, November 04, 2023, a victim of senseless violence. Jonnie was a devoted single mother to Jeremy, 14, and McKayla, 10, and a loving caretaker for her Mom”.

“She worked tirelessly to provide for her family without complaint. She was a kind, caring, humble, loving family member (mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin), a friend to many, a dedicated worker, a provider for those in need, and an amazing human being all around”.

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“She faced many battles head-on; she was a warrior that never gave up. Through her positive presence and servant attitude she shone God’s light into so many people’s lives without even knowing it! Although He called her home earlier than we can understand, she was able to touch so many lives. Her love will live on in our hearts and through her children. Rest in Peace”.

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