Marquez N. Otis, a 13-year-old resident of Decatur, Illinois, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2023, due to gun violence. The incident occurred in Decatur, where Marquez was shot by a 16-year-old individual.
The Macon County Coroner, Michael E. Day, identified the victim as Marquez N. Otis and confirmed that an autopsy was conducted at the McLean County Coroner's Morgue in Bloomington. The autopsy revealed that Marquez's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the upper arm that passed through his chest.
Following the incident, Decatur Police launched an investigation into the criminal aspects of Marquez's death. As part of this investigation, a 16-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of Marquez N. Otis.
Marquez's death has been met with significant community grief, with family and friends mourning his loss. He is remembered through various tributes and memorial pages where condolences can be shared with his family.
