Student charged with making threats against Joliet West High School on social media
Investigation revealed it happened on the social media app Snapchat in a group chat used for students who are current freshmen at the school.
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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.
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.
"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.
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.
The suspected shooter, Romeo Nance, 23, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Texas following a manhunt on Monday.
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.
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.
It is believed that Romeo Nance, 23, died by suicide with a handgun after a confrontation with Texas law enforcement, according to Joliet police.
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.
Seven people were found dead in two houses on Acres Road on Monday, and another man was shot dead in a different location on Sunday. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A manhunt is under way for Romeo Nance, 23, and another deadly shooting on Sunday is also believed to be connected. Joliet police Chief Bill Evans and Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Dan Jungles have an update on the investigation.
The car connected with Nance is also wanted in two shootings on Sunday, one of which also left a man dead. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
Romeo Nance is considered armed and dangerous, and a car linked to him has also been connected to two other shootings. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
A car linked to the incident has also been connected to two shootings on Sunday, one of which left a man dead. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Joliet police said they are looking for Romeo Nance, who is believed to driving a red Toyota Camry with license plate Q730412. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
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