JOLIET, Ill. – A man wanted in connection with a shooting that left nine people dead in Joliet, Illinois, has been found dead himself. Romeo Nance, 23, was located by US Marshals in Natalia, Texas, and is believed to have taken his own life following a confrontation with local law enforcement officials.
The bodies of seven people were discovered in two homes on West Acres Road, where Nance lived. The victims’ names, genders, and ages have not yet been released by the authorities. Additionally, a person with a gunshot wound to the head was found the night before at a separate location.
Authorities have stated that they do not believe the victim from the previous night is connected to the seven individuals found dead on West Acres Road, but they are somehow linked to Nance, who is believed to have a criminal history. The local police department is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
Will County Deputy Sheriff Dan Jungles described the crime scenes as the worst he has ever seen in his 29 years of service. The tragic events have shocked the community, leaving many residents in disbelief and seeking answers to this horrifying crime.
The investigation into the series of shootings is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the tragic deaths. As more details emerge, the full extent of this devastating situation will become clearer, and the community will look for ways to heal and support those affected by this senseless act of violence.