Federico Bautista was a beloved husband, father, and son from Chicago, Illinois. The 60-year-old Hispanic man was survived by his wife, Flora Bautista; their children, Darcy, Adriana, and Eduardo; and his parents, Federico and Maria Bautista. His family remembered him as a cherished part of their lives, which were tragically upended by a senseless act of violence.
On the morning of November 18, 2021, Federico was driving to work on the Stevenson Expressway. At approximately 4:19 a.m., another vehicle pulled up alongside his car, and a passenger inside opened fire. Federico was struck by multiple gunshots, including two to the abdomen and one to the shoulder, causing his car to come to a stop on the shoulder of the expressway. He was rushed to Stroger Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
An investigation into the shooting led police to a stolen Jeep and two suspects.
Prosecutors identified the shooter as 19-year-old Joshua Concepcion, who was already on a recognizance bond for two separate felony gun charges at the time. They alleged that Concepcion, riding in the back seat of the Jeep, fired 14 rounds into Federico's car. The driver of the Jeep was identified as 17-year-old Alexis Perez, who also had a pending felony gun case in juvenile court. Authorities stated that Perez followed Federico onto the expressway and positioned the Jeep to allow Concepcion to shoot.
Evidence against the pair included DNA found inside the stolen Jeep, as well as gunshot residue and cellphone location records that placed them near the crime scene. Both Concepcion and Perez were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, and Perez was ordered held without bail. Subsequently, both men were convicted for the murder of Federico Bautista and were sentenced for their roles in his death. With their convictions, the case is considered closed.
