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Romane Taylor

Case from Homewood, IL dated Sep 02, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Romane D. Taylor

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Homewood

State

IL

Date Of Death

2018-09-02

Age At Death

17

First Name

Romane

Last Name

Taylor

Last Updated

06/24/2026

Case Description

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On September 2, 2018, 17-year-old Romane D. Taylor Jr., an African American male from Chicago Heights, Illinois, was fatally shot in Homewood, Illinois, during an alleged robbery attempt. He was transported by police to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he succumbed to his injuries later that night. Romane was a student at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, known for his intelligence and playful nature. He had several nicknames, including 'Roro,' 'Yaya,' 'Lil Ro,' and 'Budda Man,' reflecting ...

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Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Chicago Sun-Times: Man charged with shooting death of 17-year-old accomplice in Homewood robbery

NBC Chicago: Teen Shot to Death in Suburban Homewood

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Has anyone else been thinking about the impact of Romane's death on his school community? It's so ov... ...Read More
04/30/2024

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04/12/2023

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01/20/2023

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