A tragic shooting in Chicago’s South Loop has left the community in shock. Authorities confirmed that Romeca Meeks, 31, was fatally shot Monday morning in what police are describing as a domestic dispute involving former romantic partners Carlos Losos Way and two women with whom he shares children: Romeca Meeks and Holly Johnson.
The incident occurred just after 9 a.m. on the 2200 block of South State Street near Cermak Road. Reports indicate that Meeks had just dropped off her young son and was heading to work when the confrontation began. Moments later, Meeks’ former boyfriend, Carlos Losos Way, arrived in a vehicle accompanied by his girlfriend, Holly Johnson, with whom he also shares a child.
According to witnesses, tensions quickly escalated into a physical confrontation between Romeca Meeks and Holly Johnson. During the altercation, Carlos Losos Way reportedly placed Meeks in a headlock. In the ensuing chaos, Johnson reportedly drew a firearm and shot Meeks in the face. Emergency responders transported Meeks to Stroger Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Video captured in the immediate aftermath shows Holly Johnson claiming she possessed a concealed carry license, and both Johnson and Carlos Losos Way reportedly insisted that their actions were in self-defense. Johnson has been taken into custody and is currently being questioned by authorities.
Witnesses also stated that Carlos Losos Way was present despite an active restraining order, raising questions about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Police have not yet announced whether any charges will be filed against Holly Johnson in connection with the incident.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed that detectives from the Area Investigations Unit are leading the ongoing investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to submit tips anonymously at (312) 745-4290.
This tragic event underscores the dangers of domestic disputes escalating into violence and has left the community mourning the loss of Romeca Meeks, a mother whose life was cut short under harrowing circumstances.
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