Marcus Whitehead

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 15, 2024, 18-year-old Marcus Whitehead of Peoria (though initially reported as from Bloomington in some sources) was fatally shot during a botched armed robbery in Peoria, Illinois. The incident occurred when Whitehead and another individual came to Peoria to look at a car that was advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The potential buyers were directed to an alley in the south end of Peoria, where a group of individuals, including the alleged robbers, attempted to rob them at gunpoint. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Marcus Whitehead

    Male

    Black / African American

    Peoria

    IL

    2024-01-15

    18

    Marcus

    Whitehead

    litigation

    12/09/2024

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    I want to bring attention to a tragic incident that occurred in Peoria, IL on Jan 15, 2024. Marcus W... ...Read More
    11/02/2024
    Have any of you seen Marcus recently? I last saw him a few days ago and he hasn't been responding to... ...Read More
    10/15/2024
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