Manhunt Ends as Suspect Found Dead in Texas

In a devastating turn of events, seven members of a single family were among the eight victims found shot dead in Illinois. The manhunt for the suspected shooter, Romeo Nance, finally came to an end when his lifeless body was discovered in Texas.

Police Operation Unfolds After Initial Shootings

The series of tragic incidents began when one man lost his life and another sustained injuries in two separate shootings near Chicago on Sunday. Law enforcement agencies swiftly launched an extensive search for Romeo Nance, who emerged as the prime suspect in the shootings.

Multiple Crime Scenes Uncovered in Joliet

During the pursuit of Nance, the police uncovered two more crime scenes in the city of Joliet, Illinois. These locations revealed the horrifying discovery of seven members of a single family who were found dead in two houses situated across the street from each other.

Possible Motive Remains Unclear

At this stage, there is no immediate information regarding the motive behind these tragic shootings. However, Joliet Police stated that investigators believe Nance had a connection with the seven individuals killed in the city.

Police Chief Expresses Shock at Crime Scene

Expressing his dismay, Joliet Police Chief William Evans, with 29 years of service, described this crime scene as the most harrowing he had ever encountered. His somber statement came a couple of hours prior to the conclusion of the manhunt for the suspect.

Suspect’s Body Discovered in Texas

The Joliet Police Department received information that US marshals had located Romeo Nance’s body approximately 1,930km away in south-central Texas near Natalia. Authorities believe Nance took his own life following a confrontation with Texas law enforcement officials.

Details of the Initial Shooting

The tragic sequence of events commenced with the shooting of a 28-year-old Nigerian man, who had been residing in the US for three years. He was found dead on Sunday afternoon in Joliet Township.

Investigation Leads to Stakeout and Discoveries

Following the initial shooting, investigators traced the suspected getaway vehicle’s registered owner, Romeo Nance, to an address in the nearby city of Joliet. Law enforcement officers conducted an overnight stakeout at Nance’s last known address.

Heartbreaking Discoveries at Two Residences

During the investigation, officers observed blood outside one of the two dwellings associated with Nance. This prompted them to enter both residences, where they discovered five individuals with fatal gunshot wounds in one home, and two more in the other. The total death toll across the three crime scenes reached eight.

Unrelated Victim Sustains Injuries

In an unfortunate incident unrelated to the targeted victims, a 42-year-old man fell victim to a “random” shooting in Joliet on Sunday. Authorities have established a connection between this incident and Nance’s vehicle, although the injured man is not otherwise connected to the other victims.