Marquis Chamberlain, a 19-year-old African American male from Chicago, IL, tragically lost his life on May 13, 2015. Marquis was one of three young men ambushed by gunfire while parked in a car on the 200 block of 107th Street. The other victims, Terrence Canady, 19, and Shamari Salter, 20, were also fatally shot. The incident occurred after the trio had returned from registering for fall courses at Parkland College in Champaign.
Marquis was pronounced dead at Kindred Hospital on June 10, 2015, following the attack.
The investigation into Marquis Chamberlain's death revealed that the suspects approached the parked car and opened fire, killing all three occupants. Witnesses reported seeing two gunmen flee the scene in a car heading east on 107th Street. Despite the efforts of the police and the community, the case remains unsolved, with no arrests made or suspects identified in connection to the murders.
The families of the victims, including Marquis Chamberlain's, have been left devastated by the loss of their loved ones. The community has called for justice and a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to account. Marquis's death, along with those of his friends, highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Chicago and the urgent need for effective measures to address this crisis.
