Marcus Lewis, a 25-year-old African American male, was tragically murdered on April 23, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in a friend's apartment located in the Pullman neighborhood on East 104th Street. According to reports, a man stormed into the apartment and shot Marcus nine times. The suspect was seen on video leaving the building shortly after the shooting, accompanied by a female witness.
The suspect later turned himself in to the authorities, but inconsistencies in the witness's testimony led to the case against him cooling down.
The family of Marcus Lewis has been vocal in their demand for justice, expressing frustration with the Cook County State's Attorney's office for not filing criminal charges against the suspect. The State's Attorney, Kim Foxx, stated that the totality of the evidence, including eyewitness accounts, was insufficient to meet the burden of proof required to file charges. The family, however, remains determined to keep the case on the front burner and continue to apply pressure on the authorities to seek justice for Marcus.
The Chicago Police Department has been transparent with the family throughout the investigation, but the lack of progress in the case has left the family feeling let down by the justice system. They are working on drafting a formal appeal to the State's Attorney's office to ensure that the case remains a priority and that justice is served for Marcus Lewis.
