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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
12-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Suspect charged in fatal 2021 Gurnee road-rage shooting; ‘An important step in pursuing justice for Daniel and his family'
A Chicago man has been charged in a Thanksgiving 2021 road-rage shooting that left a Waukegan college student dead, Gurnee police said Monday. Llovani Gomez, 36, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of Daniel Lobo, police said. Lobo was a 22-year-old Southern Illinois University student home for Thanksgiving break when he was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 20, 2021. Lobo was shot as he rode in a car whose occupants had become embroiled in a road rage incident with another vehicle in Gurnee, according to reports. Someone in the other car fired at the Lobo vehicle near the intersection of Waveland Avenue and Grandview Avenue, police said. One of the bullets struck Lobo in the back. He was brought to Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan where he died. Gomez was in custody on an unrelated matter when he was charged with Lobo's murder, according to Gurnee police. 'This marks an important step in pursuing justice for Daniel and his family,' 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. 'The approval of these charges reflects the tireless efforts of our investigators, in close coordination with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office,' he said. Gomez is expected to appear in Lake County court on May 20. In addition to the murder charges, Gomez has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm, police said.
Chicago Tribune
14-02-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Law & Order column: Suspect arrested after Waukegan car, foot chase
A Chicago man led police on a car-and-foot chase through Waukegan before he was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said the incident began Thursday at around 9:40 p.m. when an officer received an automated signal that a car associated with a recent home invasion had been spotted near Greenwood Avenue and Sheridan Road. The deputy located the Chevrolet Impala leaving a gas station and attempted to pull it over. The driver, though, did not stop and led officers on a chase through Waukegan. The driver left his vehicle after coming to a dead end on Circle Court and attempted to run, but was apprehended by officers. He was identified as Alantae E. Cole, of the 1200 block of Jackson Street in Chicago. Police said Cole has multiple outstanding warrants for domestic battery and DUI, among other charges. Local authorities charged him with aggravated fleeing, attempted possession of cocaine and DUI, along with numerous traffic violations. Victim identified The Lake County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a man killed Feb. 8 in a Beach Park shooting. Tavontee Fox, 24, of Waukegan, died from multiple gunshot wounds, Coroner Jennifer Banek's office said. Fox and another man were seen driving away from a residence in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park at around noon. A short time later, someone dropped off Fox at Vista East Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. Sheriff's detectives collected broken car glass and spent shell casings at the Beach Park address. 'Investigators continue actively investigating and are making progress. At this juncture, nobody is in custody, but the progress has been substantial,' Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Friday. Suspect detained One of the two brothers charged in connection with the stabbing death of a Waukegan restaurateur has been ordered to remain detained as his case progresses. Iziah Gonzalez, 21, of Round Lake, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Joshua Kirkwood, who was fatally stabbed Feb. 8 at the Forty One Fourteen Steaks & Seafood restaurant in Waukegan. Gonzalez's brother, Jordan Roque, 16, of Waukegan, has also been charged with murder. Authorities said the brothers attacked Kirkwood after hearing their mother, who worked as a manager at the restaurant, engaged in a heated discussion with Kirkwood in his office. Kirkwood and the mother also had a dating relationship, authorities said.
