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.
