CHICAGO — A woman fatally shot in the Chinatown neighborhood Monday morning has been identified by family members as 31-year-old Romeca Meeks.

According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded around 9:35 a.m. on September 8, 2025, to reports of a person shot near Cermak Road and State Street.

Upon arrival, officers located Meeks lying in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to the chin and thigh.

She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Meeks and another female individual, who told police she possessed a valid concealed carry license.

During the altercation, the woman allegedly produced a firearm and shot Meeks multiple times.

The suspect remained at the scene, where CPD officers recovered her weapon and took her into custody.

Family members shared that Meeks had just dropped her young son off at school and was on her way to work at the time of the incident.

Witnesses at the scene also alleged that the child’s father, identified as Carlos “Los” Way, who is reportedly subject to an active restraining order, appeared during the dispute and physically restrained Meeks in a headlock.

In those moments, the suspect allegedly opened fire, striking Meeks at close range.

Chicago Police confirmed Area Detectives are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to submit tips anonymously at CPDTIP.com or call the CPD 1st District at (312) 745-4290.

Meeks’ family has pleaded with the public to refrain from circulating videos of the aftermath of the shooting, urging respect and privacy during this time of grief.