Police Investigate Murder In Elwood

A murder is under investigation by the Elwood Police Department and the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. It was at 4:30am that an Elwood Police Officer was called to the intersection of Baseline and Noel in Elwood regarding a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. Upon arrival the officer discovered a deceased person inside the vehicle who had been shot multiple times. Chief Fred Hayes tells WJOL that the victim is 30-year-old Robert Bigger of Shorewood. He also says that they have confirmed that Bigger had just left the Home Depot Warehouse at the corner of Centerpoint Way and Baseline Road, which is near the scene of the crime.

He also says that they are looking for any possible witnesses to the crime and you can call 815 423 5411 or anonymously at Will County Crime Stoppers.