According to a release from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police District 15 Commander Captain Robert Meeder, bond has been set for a tow truck driver accused of fatally shooting the driver of a semitrailer truck following an apparent road rage altercation late last week. Anthony Tillmon, 34, of Lansing, appeared in Bond Court on the morning of April 26, where Judge Joseph Bugos set bond at $3 million with 10% to apply. Tillmon has been charged with one count of First Degree Murder. If convicted, he faces a possible sentence of up to natural life in prison.
Details of the incident
It is alleged that on April 21, 2017, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the victim, Eduardo Munoz, 43, of Florida, was traveling eastbound on I-88 in Oak Brook. It is alleged that while driving, Munoz and Tillmon were involved in some type of “road rage” incident and appeared to be yelling at each other. It is further alleged that shortly thereafter, near the I-294 Interchange, Tillmon pulled his vehicle alongside the driver’s side of Munoz’s semitrailer, pointed a handgun at Munoz and pulled the trigger, hitting Munoz three times as he was driving. It is further alleged that following the shooting, Tillmon exited the highway and sped away.
Suspect turns self in without incident
An investigation into the shooting conducted by the Illinois State Police and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office led authorities to Tillmon. On April 25, 2017, Tillmon turned himself in to authorities at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. After being shot, Munoz was able to pull his semitrailer to the right shoulder of the road. He was found in the driver’s seat of the semitrailer and transported to Elmhurst Hospital where he was pronounced dead, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds.
“The loss of life through violence is never acceptable,” said Meeder. “Our message is simple, offenders who commit gun violence on Illinois expressways will be identified and held accountable.”
Tillmon’ s’ next court appearance is scheduled for May 22, 2017 in front of Judge John Kinsella.
The public is reminded that the above contains only charges and not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
