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Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Miami Herald
College student killed in road rage leads to charges 4 years later, IL cops say
Just months away from graduating from Southern Illinois University, a 22-year-old man was fatally shot during a road rage incident in the Chicago suburbs, Illinois police say. Now, a 36-year-old man has been charged following the 2021 Thanksgiving break shooting of Daniel Lobo, the Gurnee Police Department announced May 12. 'This marks an important step in pursuing justice for Daniel and his family,' Gurnee Police Chief Brian Smith said in a statement. 'From the moment this tragedy occurred, our department has been committed to uncovering the truth and holding those responsible accountable.' Police said Lobo was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a road rage incident with another car. Lobo was shot in the back, according to police. Lobo, of Waukegan, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. 'Just because you got cut off. You know what I mean?' René Lobo, Daniel's father, told WLS at the time. 'That's not right. That person cannot be on the street anymore.' The Lake County Major Crime Task Force assisted officers in the investigation, leading to charges brought against Llovani Gomez. Gomez, who was already in custody for an unrelated case, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm, police said. Daniel Lobo was described in his obituary as an avid baseball player who had a love for music, with oldies and bachata being his favorites. 'He was a sweetheart, a dedicated and smart young man,' the obituary states. 'He spent most of his time studying, playing sports, visiting family and friends.' He was just six months away from graduating with his master's degree in biology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, per his obituary. Gurnee is about a 45-mile drive northwest from Chicago.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Charges filed in 2021 road rage shooting that killed Southern Illinois University student
GURNEE, Ill. — Charges have been brought against a 36-year-old man in connection with a road rage shooting that killed a Southern Illinois Student in 2021. 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.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Waukegan woman identified in fatal Gurnee crash
The Brief Jane Kennedy, 74, of Waukegan, was identified as the driver killed in a March 28 crash. Police say her vehicle turned in front of an oncoming BMW, leading to the collision. The crash remains under investigation by Gurnee police. GURNEE, Ill. - A woman who died after a two-vehicle crash in Gurnee has been identified as a 74-year-old Waukegan resident, officials confirmed. What we know The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on March 28 near Grand Avenue and 1st Street. According to Gurnee police, a BMW 340i was traveling westbound on Route 132 when Jane Kennedy, driving a Subaru Forester eastbound on Grand Avenue, attempted to turn left onto 1st Street. The Subaru turned directly into the path of the BMW, resulting in a collision. Kennedy was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where she was treated in the intensive care unit and later pronounced dead on the evening of March 29. The Lake County Coroner's Office determined Kennedy died from complications of blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. What's next The Gurnee Police Department is continuing its investigation into the crash. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Gurnee Police Department and Lake County Coroner's Office.
