A man suspected of a shooting spree that claimed eight lives in suburban Chicago has taken his own life following a confrontation with Texas officers. Identified as 23-year-old Romeo Nance, the suspect was located by US Marshals near Natalia, Texas.
The authorities in Joliet had been on high alert, urging the public to consider Nance “armed and dangerous” after the victims were discovered at three separate locations on Sunday and Monday. Investigators had no clear motive for the killings, but it was revealed that Nance had some connection with the victims.
The grim discovery began with one victim found in a Will County home on Sunday, followed by the shocking revelation of seven more casualties at two residences in Joliet on Monday. The victims were later confirmed to be members of the same family, compounding the tragedy.
Police Chief William Evans expressed the severity of the crime scene, stating, “I’ve been a policeman for 29 years, and this is probably the worst crime scene I’ve ever been associated with.” The senseless violence extended further with another shooting in Joliet on Sunday, injuring a man, and authorities believe it is connected to the overall string of incidents.
The investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the tragic events continues.
