CHICAGO — A woman fatally shot Monday morning in the South Loop has been identified as 31-year-old Romeca Meeks, while police have identified the alleged shooter as Holly Johnson, who remains in custody.

According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers responded around 9:35 a.m. on September 8, 2025, to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire near Cermak Road and State Street.

When officers arrived, they found Meeks lying in the street suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to her chin and thigh.

She was transported to Stroger Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators said the shooting followed a physical altercation between Meeks and Johnson, who allegedly claimed to possess a valid concealed carry license.

During the dispute, Johnson is accused of pulling out a firearm and shooting Meeks multiple times.

Police said Johnson remained at the scene, where her weapon was recovered, and she was immediately taken into custody.

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

Witnesses also alleged that Meeks’ child’s father, Carlos “Losos” Way—who is reportedly subject to an active restraining order—was present during the altercation and placed Meeks in a headlock.

In those moments, Johnson allegedly drew her firearm and fatally shot Meeks at close range.

“Her cousin spoke with Channel2 NOW, stating: ‘This is my cousin, and what’s being reported is not accurate. He was physically fighting my cousin when his girlfriend got out of the car and shot her. This was not an act of self-defense, and Romeca was not fighting over him.’”

The Chicago Police Department confirmed that Area Three Detectives are handling the investigation.

Authorities have not yet released details regarding the exact circumstances leading up to the altercation.

Meeks’ family has asked the public to respect their privacy and to refrain from sharing graphic videos of the incident that have circulated online.

Her sister issued a public plea for such footage to be removed out of respect for the victim and her loved ones.

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