Marcus Jackson Jr., 31, was fatally shot in Chicago on June 1, 2017. Born November 25, 1985, his death came during a year of elevated homicides in the city and was mourned by family and friends with tributes, a memorial service arranged by Smith & Thomas Funeral Homes, candlelight vigils, and the planting of memorial trees.

The account links Marcus’s killing to the wider crisis of gun violence affecting many Chicago neighborhoods in 2017 and notes the community’s ongoing efforts to support grieving families and reduce such tragedies.

If anyone knew Marcus or has information about the June 1, 2017 shooting, please share what can help build a clearer picture of that day.