Charges filed in 2021 road rage shooting that killed Southern Illinois University student
22-year-old Daniel Lobo was home for Thanksgiving break when he was shot and killed just after 12 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2021.
A road rage incident near the intersection of Waveland Avenue and Grandview Avenue escalated when an occupant of one vehicle opened fire.
Lobo, who was a passenger in the second vehicle, was struck in the back. He was transported to Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, where he later died.
'Daniel Lobo was preparing to graduate later that spring. His life was senselessly cut short in a moment of violence that shocked the community,' the Gurnee Police Department said.
The Gurnee Police Department, along with the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, launched an investigation into the incident. Criminal charges against Llovani Gomez in connection to the shooting were approved.
Gomez, a 36-year-old from Chicago, is currently in custody for an unrelated offense. He has been charged with the following:
First Degree Murder
Attempt First Degree Murder
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm
'This marks an important step in pursuing justice for Daniel and his family,' Gurnee Police Chief Brian Smith said. 'From the moment this tragedy occurred, our department has been committed to uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable.'
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