William Bill Gibbons, 61, of Springfield, Illinois, was killed in a workplace shooting at Bunn-O-Matic Corporation on June 26, 2020. Born February 21, 1959, he worked at Bunn-O-Matic for over 40 years. Described as kind and helpful, he enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and dirt-track racing. He was married to Jo Ellyn Hoover and is survived by two daughters, Zabrina and Shayna, and four grandchildren.

The Sangamon County Coroner identified Gibbons and 25-year-old Christopher Aumiller as victims; both were pronounced dead at the scene and autopsies found multiple gunshot wounds. The Springfield Police Department and the Coroner investigated a workplace-related attack. The shooter’s identity was not immediately released and was later reported dead in a vehicle; there were no arrests or ongoing litigation tied to the deaths.

Anyone who knew Bill, his work at Bunn-O-Matic, or who has information about that day is asked to come forward.