Joliet, Illinois – Law enforcement in Joliet, Illinois, were actively searching for a suspect considered dangerous after seven people were found dead from gunshot wounds on Monday, with additional shootings reported in the area. The suspect, identified as Romeo Nance, was said to be driving a red Toyota Camry with the license plate number Q730412, and was considered “armed and dangerous” by authorities.
The Joliet Police Department declared an “active incident” in the 2200 block of West Acres Road and confirmed the discovery of seven people with gunshot wounds who were found dead inside two homes along the road. The incident prompted a search for Nance, with authorities warning the public not to approach the suspect’s vehicle, but to immediately call 911 and report its location to law enforcement.
Additionally, the Will County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the same vehicle was being sought in connection with two separate shootings that occurred in the area on Sunday. One shooting resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man at the Pheasant Run Apartments, while another left a 42-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries in the city of Joliet. Both incidents appeared to be random, but authorities noted that the same vehicle was present at both crime scenes just prior to the shootings.
As authorities continued their search for the suspect, West Acres Road remained closed between Madison Street and Springfield Avenue, with law enforcement indicating it would remain closed for a significant amount of time. The investigation remained ongoing, and police had not released any additional details regarding the incident as of Monday evening.
These tragic events have shaken the community, prompting an urgent and intense search for the suspect while also raising concerns about safety in the area. With the suspect still at large, residents are being urged to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect’s vehicle to law enforcement immediately. This developing story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.