Community helping after 7 family members were killed in Joliet
Romeo Nance, 23, is believed to have shot and killed the victims – all members of his own family – in those two houses a week ago Sunday.
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Romeo Nance, 23, is believed to have shot and killed the victims – all members of his own family – in those two houses a week ago Sunday.
Thousands of dollars have already been donated to the Esters and Nance family fundraiser, which was started on Sunday.
One family member says this tragedy will not define her family.
One family member says this tragedy will not define her family.
It was unclear if any charges would be filed in connection with the crash.
A 45-year-old man died after he was hit by two cars on a Joliet street Thursday night. He was hit near Larkin and Clara avenues where there's no crosswalk in the area. Police said one driver hit the man but didn't stop.
Kyleigh Cleveland Singleton, 21, appeared in court on Thursday. She was the girlfriend of 23-year-old Romeo Nance.
Investigators said Kyleigh Cleveland lied to detectives during the manhunt for her boyfriend, when she claimed she didn't know his phone number.
Singelton faces up to 6 years in prison and will be placed on home confinement, meaning She can't have access to a firearm and must stay at her mother's house.
Members of the Joliet Police Department Special Operation Squad and Crisis Negotiator Team were deployed to the scene.
Investigation revealed it happened on the social media app Snapchat in a group chat used for students who are current freshmen at the school.
Kyleigh Cleveland Singleton, 21, was the girlfriend of 23-year-old Romeo Nance. She is charged with one count of obstructing justice, police said.
Kyleigh Cleveland-Singleton, 21, was the girlfriend of 23-year-old Romeo Nance. She is charged with one count of obstructing justice, police said.
Nance is believed to have shot and killed multiple members of his own family in two houses in Joliet on Sunday.
"We ran home because we didn't know what was going on."
There are new details about the Joliet family who lost their lives after police said a relative killed them in their own homes. CBS 2 is learning more about the victims. Those who knew them are speaking out.
Although suspect Romeo Nance shot and killed himself in Texas after the murders of eight people, the investigation continues. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
After eight people were murdered at three sites over two days, suspect Romeo Nance shot and killed himself after a confrontation with authorities in Texas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Most of the shooting victims at three different locations in southwest suburban Joliet were related to each other and the suspected shooter, police said. Authorities shared new information about some of the eight people who were killed in the shooting spree. A ninth victim was also shot but survived.
Police still do not have a motive for the grisly murders, which they say happened Sunday. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The suspected shooter, Romeo Nance, 23, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas following a manhunt on Monday.
Most of the shooting victims at three different locations in southwest suburban Joliet were related to each other and the suspected shooter, police said. Authorities shared new information about some of the eight people who were killed in the shooting spree. A ninth victim was also shot but survived.
The suspect in the shootings, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, later shot and killed himself upon being confronted by authorities in Natalia, Texas. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
"We can't get inside his head. We just don't have any clue as to why he did what he did," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said.
Romeo Nance had been wanted by police after seven people were found shot dead in Joliet, and another man had been shot and killed the day before nearby. On Monday night, Nance was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas.
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