JOLIET, Ill. – Authorities are still piecing together the events that led to the shooting deaths of eight people in Joliet, following the apparent suicide of the suspected gunman in Texas. Police Chief Bill Evans stated that the motive behind the actions of 23-year-old Romeo Nance remains unclear, leaving investigators without any insights into his actions.
The shooting spree is believed to have begun at two homes across the street from each other on West Acres Road on Sunday, with the victims not being discovered until the following Monday. The impact of the incident has been profound, not only on the city of Joliet but also on the police agency responsible for investigating the matter.
Romeo Nance is said to be related to most, if not all, of the individuals found dead at the two homes, although the exact nature of their relationships remains unclear. The investigations have also led to the discovery that Nance was allegedly involved in the shooting of a 42-year-old man in the leg on the same day as the initial incidents.
The suspected gunman’s trail eventually led to Texas, where he attempted to throw off authorities by replacing the license plates on his car and leading them on a chase, eventually culminating in his death by suicide. The authorities, however, are still actively investigating the situation in the aftermath of these tragic events.
In addition to pursuing Nance’s criminal actions, investigators are looking into the possibility that Nance’s activities might have been linked to a previous shooting incident for which he was still awaiting trial. The case remains under scrutiny as authorities continue to unravel the full extent of this complex and devastating series of events.