Bruce Big Bruce Lee Eldridge, 40, of Rossville, Illinois, was killed in a shooting at a motel in Hoopeston on March 9, 2014. Born February 18, 1974, in Danville, Illinois, he was the son of Marvin and Mary Jane Janey Eldridge and was married in 2005 to Jennitta Thacker; she and their children survive him.

The Vermilion County Coroner identified Eldridge as the victim. An autopsy confirmed he died from gunshot wounds and the death has been classified as a homicide.

Eldridge’s death affected his family and the local community; the investigation was described as ongoing. If anyone knew Bruce, was at the motel that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.