JOLIET, Ill. – The funeral for seven of the eight victims killed in the Joliet-area shootings last month is set to take place on Saturday. This solemn occasion comes as law enforcement officials have disclosed new details from their ongoing investigation. The memorial services are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Victory Church in Joliet.
Following the tragic events, the Will County Sheriff’s Office has provided additional information regarding the murder spree. Detectives from Will County traveled to Texas to retrieve Romeo Nance’s car and other potential evidence. It was revealed that the gun Nance used to kill one of the victims is the same weapon recovered by police in Texas. Moreover, authorities confirmed that Nance used the same gun to take his own life.
On January 21, Nance allegedly shot nine people, resulting in eight fatalities across four separate crime scenes, before he met his own demise during a confrontation with law enforcement in Natalia, Texas. It has been disclosed that Nance was related to most of the individuals he targeted, including his mother and sisters, although the motive behind the shooting spree and his subsequent journey to Texas remains unclear.
In connection to the case, Nance’s girlfriend, Kyleigh Cleveland-Singleton, is currently facing an obstruction of justice charge. According to police, she provided false information during their search for Nance. As the family members of the victims prepare to lay their loved ones to rest, the mayor of Joliet has appealed to residents and businesses to assist in raising funds to cover the cost of the funerals.
The entire community continues to grapple with the aftermath of this tragedy, seeking closure and understanding in the wake of such senseless violence. The upcoming memorials will undoubtedly serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of these devastating events. As the investigation persists, authorities remain dedicated to uncovering the full extent of the circumstances surrounding this harrowing ordeal.