Markus Simmons, 31, of Ford Heights, Illinois, was shot and killed on May 21, 2022. He suffered gunshot wounds at an address in the 1400 block of Diplomat Street and was pronounced dead shortly after 3 a.m. at Franciscan Health Dyer. The Lake County, Indiana, coroner ruled his death a homicide.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Police are investigating but have not released information about suspects or a motive. Family and friends have described the loss as devastating, and the community has been supporting his relatives while asking for answers.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Cook County Sheriff’s Police to assist the ongoing investigation.