On the evening of January 18, 2021, 23-year-old Marquis Anthony Nolan and 25-year-old Jonah Caldwell were shot and killed on Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. Marquis, a father of two, is remembered by family as fun-loving with an infectious personality; vigils at the shooting site include balloon releases in their memory.

Marquis’s mother, Tonya Nolan, has said she was disturbed that bystanders reportedly filmed her son’s body instead of coming forward with information. The double homicide investigation remains open but stagnant. As of early 2023 no arrests had been announced; investigators have said a suspect may be in the Detroit area and possibly traveling between Michigan and Tennessee. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to arrests.

Anyone who knew Marquis, Jonah, or who has information about the shooting is asked to contact Knoxville Police or East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.