Woman Shot By Father Suffered Permanent Injuries: Romeoville Cops

ROMEOVILLE, IL — A Romeoville man is facing a felony aggravated battery with a firearm charge after police say he shot his daughter on Sunday night. David R. Francis, 64, is due in court Tuesday afternoon, one day after he was taken into custody in the incident, described by police as a "domestic dispute."

Romeoville Deputy Police Chief Steven Lucchesi said police responded to the family's home in the 400 block of Healy Avenue after 9 p.m. Dec. 3 after Francis called 911 and said he had shot his daughter.

Lucchesi said the daughter, 31, who was struck in the torso, was taken to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. As of Tuesday morning, she was in stable condition but had suffered "permanent and significant injuries" in the shooting, he said.

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Lucchesi said the daughter lived at the Healy Avenue home, "but she did force entry." Police said David Francis shot his daughter not long after she forced her way through the back door.

Lucchesi said police are working to determine a timeline of events in the case. He said officers previously responded to verbal altercations at the home.

The case remains under review by the Will County State's Attorney's office, Lucchesi said.

Will County records show that in 2013, Francis sued a woman who also lived at the Healy Avenue address for forcible entry. The woman admitted the allegations, according to records.

A Will County judge on Tuesday set David Francis' bond at $1 million, meaning he would have to post $100,000 to secure his release. Francis remained in custody as of Tuesday evening.

Photo: David R. Francis/Will County Sheriff's Office

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