Suspect, person of interest in murder of Romeoville family dead after crash in Oklahoma
Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
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Police said a vehicle connected to the suspect was found in Oklahoma where police attempted to stop him before a fiery crash.
The FBI confirmed they responded to the robbery, and said no injuries were reported.
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