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Joshua Christopher Nicholas Nance

Death by Force
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On January 21, 2024, 31-year-old African American male Joshua Christopher Nicholas Nance was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Joliet, Illinois. He was among eight victims, seven of whom were members of the Nance and Esters families. The suspect, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, was Joshua's younger brother. The victims included their mother, Tameaka Nance ; sisters Alexandria Alonnah and Angelique ; aunt Christine Esters ; uncle William Esters II ; and a family acquaintance, Toyosi Bakare ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Christopher Nicholas Nance

    Male

    Black / African American

    Joliet

    IL

    2024-01-21

    31

    Joshua

    Christopher Nicholas Nance

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of this tragedy on Romeo Nance’s relatives. It’s uni... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
    Has anyone else been following the recent tragic events in Joliet, Illinois? The community is absolu... ...Read More
    01/23/2024
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