On the evening of May 4, 2019, 20-year-old Xavier D. Collins was fatally shot in North Chicago, Illinois. At approximately 8:40 p.m., the North Chicago Police Department responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the 800 block of 13th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Collins lying near the roadway with a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
In the days following the incident, authorities intensified their investigation into the shooting. By May 10, 2019, law enforcement had identified and apprehended 18-year-old Marquez D. Walker-McVae of North Chicago as a suspect in the case. Walker-McVae was subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Collins. He appeared in Lake County court on May 11, where his bond was set at $1.5 million. His next court appearance was scheduled for May 17, 2019.
The Lake County Major Crime Task Force collaborated with the North Chicago Police Department throughout the investigation. Details regarding the motive behind the shooting or the relationship between Collins and Walker-McVae were not disclosed in the available sources. The tragic death of Xavier D. Collins, a 20-year-old male from North Chicago, underscores the profound impact of gun violence on the community.
