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Tragic Funeral Held for Family Members of Joliet Shooting, Community Gathers for Support

Joliet, Illinois – The funeral of seven of the eight victims of the tragic shootings in the Joliet area last month took place over the weekend. Among those laid to rest were Christine and William Esters, as well as Tameaka, Joshua, Alexandria, Alonnah, and Angel Nance. All seven were related to the shooter, Romeo Nance, 23, who died by suicide the following day in Texas when confronted by the police. The family members were honored …

Community Comes Together to Mourn and Honor Victims of Tragic Joliet Shooting

Joliet, Illinois – In the wake of a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of seven members of the Nance and Esters family, the community came together on Sunday to pay their respects and offer support to the grieving relatives. The gathering, held on West Acres Road, aimed to provide comfort and solace amid the aftermath of the shocking incident. Family member Cara Esters expressed the daunting reality of dealing with the loss and the …

Southern Manhunt Ends in Tragedy: Seven Dead in Joliet Shooting

JOLIET, IL – Law enforcement in Joliet, Illinois, is currently in hot pursuit of Romeo Nance, the suspected gunman behind the shooting deaths of seven individuals. The urgent manhunt comes after multiple bodies were discovered from gunshot wounds on Monday. Nance, considered “armed and dangerous,” is believed to be driving a Red Toyota Camry with the license plate Q730412. The Joliet Police Department revealed this information in a Facebook post and urged the public to …

Man Accused in Joliet Mass Shootings Found Dead in Texas

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 …

Police Investigating Gruesome Murder Spree in Joliet, Suspected Gunman Found Dead in Texas

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 …

Suspect in Joliet Area Mass Shooting Found Dead in Texas After Confrontation with Police

San Antonio, Texas – A man suspected in the fatal shooting of eight people in the Joliet area was found dead by police as they closed in on him in Texas. Authorities believe the suspect, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, took his own life following a confrontation with law enforcement. Joliet police officials were alerted by federal agents with the U.S. Marshals’ Office, who located Nance near Natalia, Texas, about 30 miles southwest of San Antonio on …

Man Suspected in Joliet Shooting Deaths Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Confrontation

Joliet, Illinois – The manhunt for the suspect in the shooting deaths of seven people in Joliet has come to a tragic end. The suspect, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being confronted by law enforcement officials in Texas on Monday night. The shootings took place on Joliet’s West Side, prompting an extensive search for Nance, who was considered armed and dangerous. The authorities had urged the public to call 911 …

Manhunt underway for suspect after eight people killed in Joliet shooting rampage

JOLIET, Illinois – Tragedy struck the Joliet area on Sunday and Monday when eight people were shot to death and a ninth was wounded. Police are on the hunt for the suspect believed to be responsible for these heinous crimes. The Joliet police found multiple deceased individuals with gunshot wounds in two homes in the 2200 block of West Acres Road. Joliet Chief of Police Bill Evans described it as the worst crime scene he …

Suspected Killer on the Loose: 7 found Dead in Joliet Homes – Manhunt Underway for Romeo Nance

JOLIET, Ill. — A manhunt is underway in Joliet, Illinois, after seven people were found shot and killed in two separate homes on Monday afternoon. The police believe that a fatal shooting on Sunday is connected to the mass-casualty incident. Joliet police Chief Bill Evans announced at a news conference that officers were notified by the Will County Sheriff’s office about several people found dead in two separate houses in the 2200 block of West …