The woman who was shot has been identified as Romeca Meeks‑Blackmon, 31 years old.

1. Victim: The woman who was shot has been identified as Romeca Meeks‑Blackmon, 31 years old. People.com+2People.com+2

2. Location / Time: The incident happened shortly after 9 a.m. on September 8, 2025, in the 2200 block of South State Street (South Loop, Chicago). People.com+2CBS News+2

3. Circumstances: According to police, Meeks‑Blackmon was involved in a physical altercation with another woman she knew. CBS News+2Hollywood Unlocked+2 That woman then pulled out a gun and shot Meeks‑Blackmon in the face. CBS News+2Atlanta Black Star+2 Meeks‑Blackmon was taken to Stroger Hospital, where she later died. Reuters Connect+2People.com+2

4. Suspect: The shooter was taken into custody, but according to multiple news outlets, no charges have been filed yet. Some reports say prosecutors found “insufficient evidence” to charge at this time. FOX 32 Chicago+2CBS News+2

5. Self‑Defense Claim: Witnesses reportedly heard the shooter claim she had a concealed carry license. Hollywood Unlocked+1

6. Connection Between the Women: According to reports, the two women both have a child with the same man (the “baby father”). Atlanta Black Star+1 In video shared on social media, someone identified as the father is seen holding Meeks‑Blackmon in a headlock right before the shooting. Hollywood Unlocked

7. Victim’s Background & Family Reaction: Meeks‑Blackmon’s mother, Tina McMiller, has called for justice, saying her daughter “didn’t deserve it.” CBS News Meeks‑Blackmon’s family also held a vigil, and they’re pushing for stronger action. People.com+1

8. Legal Status: As of the latest reports, prosecutors say there isn’t enough evidence to file formal charges. FOX 32 Chicago+1

Points of Uncertainty or Dispute

• Some of the initial media reports (or at least the version that’s gone viral on social media) may have conflated or mischaracterized parts of the “father’s other child’s mother” story — in that, there is a shared father, but not necessarily a “third party” not already in the picture.

• The self-defense claim is being presented publicly (the shooter allegedly said she was licensed to carry), but that does not equal a court’s finding of justified use of force — the case seems ongoing / under investigation.