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Marcel Whitfield

Case from Decatur, IL dated Apr 07, 2019

Victim Details

Marcel Whitfield

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

IL

2019-04-07

32

Marcel

Whitfield

07/02/2026

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Marcel Whitfield, a 32-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2019, in Decatur, Illinois. Marcel was shot multiple times while sitting in a car outside the Feeling Lucky Lounge on North Woodford Street. He sustained gunshot wounds to his chest and thigh, which led to his death. Despite undergoing surgery at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Marcel succumbed to his injuries after going into cardiac arrest.

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  • WAND-TV: Family: Man killed Sunday was to become father this month
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