Mario S. Yancey, a 51-year-old resident of Rock Island, Illinois, lost his life to gun violence on Thursday, July 20, 2023. The incident occurred in Rock Island, marking a tragic end to his life.
Details of the shooting indicate that Yancey was identified by the coroner as the victim of a fatal shooting that took place on that Thursday. This event is documented in the Gun Violence Archive and has been reported by local news sources.
Following his death, arrangements were made for his funeral. A visitation was scheduled to take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, Ltd. in East Moline, Illinois.
The community and family of Mario S. Yancey have been mourning his loss, with opportunities for friends and family to pay their respects during the visitation and any subsequent funeral services. His death has been acknowledged on platforms such as the National Gun Violence Memorial, where people can light candles and share photos in his memory.