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In Joliet, Illinois, a "reign of terror" orchestrated by 23-year-old deceased suspect Romeo Nance resulted in eight people killed and nine others shot, according to local authorities.
Romeo Nance, 23, was on the run after he was linked to three separate shootings in Joliet in the past two days. A frantic manhunt was launched until he was finally caught 1,191-miles away in Texas.
The authorities in Illinois said they were searching for Romeo Nance, 23, after a spate of shootings on Sunday and Monday. Seven of the victims were found in two homes on the same block, they said.
Romeo Nance, Joliet, Illinois gunman shoots self dead after confrontation with officers in Texas following manhunt. Killed 7 family members.
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