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Tameaka Nance

Death by Force
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On January 21, 2024, a devastating mass shooting occurred in Joliet, Illinois, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including 47-year-old African American female Tameaka Nance. The perpetrator, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, was identified as Tameaka's son. The tragic event unfolded across two residences on West Acres Road, where authorities discovered the bodies of seven family members: Tameaka Nance; her daughters, Alexandria Nance Alonnah Nance and Angel Nance ; her son, Joshua Nance ; an ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Tameaka Nance | Minor - Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
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    Victim Details

    Tameaka Nance

    Female

    Black / African American

    Joliet

    IL

    2024-01-21

    47

    Tameaka

    Nance

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently came across the news of the tragic shooting in Joliet, and I just can't stop thinking abo... ...Read More
    06/22/2024
    I've been following the Joliet tragedy, and it's so hard to wrap my mind around what happened. The f... ...Read More
    06/03/2024
    I can’t stop thinking about how unimaginable this situation is for the family and friends of Tamek... ...Read More
    05/01/2024
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