Thirteen-year-old Marquez N. Otis of Decatur, Illinois, was shot and killed on January 30, 2023. The Macon County Coroner, Michael E. Day, said an autopsy at the McLean County Coroner’s Morgue determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the upper arm that passed through the chest.

Decatur Police opened a criminal investigation into the shooting. A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with Marquez’s death. Family, friends and the community have expressed grief, and tributes and memorial pages have been created where condolences are being shared.

If anyone knew Marquez or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.