On July 2, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., 24-year-old Marquise Craig was fatally shot at the Marathon gas station located at East 116th Street and Shaker Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio. Witnesses reported that Craig was refueling his vehicle when an unidentified individual wearing a ski mask approached and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene on foot. Craig was transported to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cleveland Division of Police launched a homicide investigation into Craig's death. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Cleveland Division of Police or Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County. Anonymous tips are accepted, and rewards of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
Craig's death was part of a particularly violent weekend in Cleveland, during which 13 people were shot, resulting in three fatalities. The community continues to seek justice for Craig and the other victims, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in solving these crimes.
