In a shocking turn of events, the girlfriend of Romeo Nance, the shooter accused of killing seven family members in Illinois, has been arrested for obstructing justice. The Joliet Police Department announced that 21-year-old Kyleigh Cleveland-Singleton is now in custody at the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
According to authorities, Cleveland-Singleton willingly agreed to be transported to the police department for questioning regarding the homicides. After the interrogation, detectives concluded that she had made statements to impede the suspect’s apprehension and hinder the investigation.
The shooter, Romeo Nance, was eventually located by U.S. Marshals in Natalia, Texas, on Monday evening. Following a confrontation with law enforcement, Nance took his own life with a handgun. Investigators believe that Nance was responsible for the deaths of seven family members at two homes on West Acres Road in a Chicago suburb.
The victims have been identified as Nance’s mother, Tameka Nance (47); his aunt, Christine Esters (38); his uncle, William Esters II (35); his brother, Joshua Nance (31); his sister, Alexandria Nance (20); and his two younger sisters, aged 16 and 14.
During the investigation, detectives linked Nance to a separate fatal shooting being investigated by the Will County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a non-fatal shooting in Joliet. The motive behind the shootings remains unclear, leaving police puzzled.
Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans expressed their confusion during a press conference, stating, “We can’t get inside his head. We just don’t have any clue as to why he did what he did.”
Cleveland-Singleton, who is the mother of Nance’s 3-year-old son, is believed to have played a role in the events leading up to the tragic incident. However, the exact nature of her involvement has not been disclosed.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation is still ongoing, with evidence technicians diligently processing a significant amount of evidence. The motive behind the shootings continues to elude law enforcement.
As the community mourns the loss of seven innocent lives, questions remain about what drove Romeo Nance to commit such a horrific act. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued efforts to address and prevent violence within our society.
