Marvin L. Custer, a 32-year-old male, was fatally shot on May 18, 2023, in East St. Louis, Illinois. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when Custer and another victim, Jamie J. Dillard, 36, were shot inside a home located in the 1300 block of North 35th Street.
The shooting led to the involvement of the Illinois State Police Public Safety Enforcement Group, as the East St. Louis police requested their assistance in handling the investigation.
At the time of the reports, authorities had not identified any suspects or made any arrests related to the shooting.
Custer's death is classified as a result of gun violence, and it has been documented in various homicide trackers and memorial sites. The incident is part of a broader context of homicides in the St. Louis area, which have been tracked and reported throughout 2023.
