Joliet, Illinois – A man suspected of being involved in the shooting deaths of seven individuals in Joliet has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a confrontation with law enforcement in Texas. The Joliet Police Department had been actively searching for the suspect, identified as Romeo Nance, in connection with the tragic incident.
Authorities were alerted to the situation after receiving reports of multiple gunshot victims found dead inside two residences on West Acres Road. Nance was believed to be driving a red Toyota Camry with the license plate number Q730412, and police warned the public to consider him armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement officials responded to the scene where the deceased victims were discovered, and investigations were ongoing to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. The Will County Sheriff’s Office revealed that they were also looking into two additional shootings that occurred prior to the incident on Sunday.
One shooting took place at the Pheasant Run Apartments in unincorporated Joliet Township, where a man was found with a fatal gunshot wound. Another shooting, targeting a 42-year-old man in the city of Joliet, resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. Police clarified that the victims in the separate shootings were not connected, and both incidents appeared to be random.
The authorities emphasized that the investigation was still underway, with details evolving as more information became available. Roads in the area remained closed as law enforcement continued their efforts to piece together the events leading up to the tragedies.
Individuals who may come across the suspect’s vehicle were advised not to approach but to immediately contact 911 and provide information to the authorities. Further updates on the situation were pending, as investigators continued to gather evidence and work towards understanding the circumstances surrounding the shootings.