Marquese Antwon Robbins, a 41-year-old Black man from Toledo, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 1, 2020. Robbins was found suffering from a gunshot wound in his residence on the 900 block of Fries Avenue, near Byrne and Airport. Despite immediate medical attention at the scene and subsequent transportation to Toledo Hospital, Robbins was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Robbins' death revealed that the shooting occurred around 2:40 a.m., and there were other people present in the home at the time. Detectives quickly identified a suspect, 17-year-old Marquis Walker, who was the son of Robbins' girlfriend and also lived in the same residence. Walker was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Los Angeles on January 6, 2021, after an arrest warrant was issued on December 29, 2020.
Walker was charged with homicide in connection to Robbins' death. The case highlighted the complexities of familial relationships and the tragic consequences that can arise from domestic disputes. The Toledo Police Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including another incident that occurred minutes apart in the same neighborhood, which left another woman dead.
The community mourned the loss of Robbins, who was remembered as a caring and loving individual who cherished his family and friends. His death left a significant impact on those who knew him, and efforts to seek justice for his passing continued through the legal system.
: WTOL
: Toledo Police Department
: House of Day Funeral Service
