Robert M. Bobby Bigger was 30 when he was fatally shot on the morning of February 26, 2021, while driving home from work along Baseline Road. He lived in Shorewood, Illinois, was born November 22, 1990, in Joliet, and worked as a forklift operator for Palnet USA in Elwood. His family included parents, siblings and his dog, Piper.

Authorities say a Chevy Impala being driven by 38-year-old Derrell Draper pulled up alongside Bigger and opened fire. Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow filed six felony counts against Draper, including three counts of first-degree murder, plus allegations that Draper was an armed habitual criminal and unlawfully used a weapon by a felon. Investigators with the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force were accused of forging the signature of Draper’s girlfriend to gain entry to her apartment and locate a suspected gun.

Bobby’s death devastated his family and raised difficult questions about gun violence and the investigation. If anyone knew Bobby, his movements that morning, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.