In the quiet neighborhoods of South Bend, Indiana, a life was tragically cut short in December of 2017. Marques A. Little, a 19-year-old male, passed away on December 3, 2017, at Memorial Hospital. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on November 20, 1998, he was known by those who loved him for his big heart. He was a son, brother, and a cherished friend to many in his community.
The circumstances surrounding his passing left a somber cloud over the community.
While he died in the hospital, public information and official reports available do not point to an act of violence or foul play. His death is not detailed as a homicide in the available records, and there is no indication of an active criminal investigation into the cause of his death. The focus of remembrance has been on celebrating the life he lived and the positive impact he had on those around him.
Following his death, Marques's family and friends gathered to honor his memory. A funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph Church in South Bend, providing a space for the community to come together in their grief and to remember the young man they had lost. In the absence of any reports of arrests or suspects, the narrative surrounding Marques Little's passing has remained one of personal loss for his loved ones and the community, rather than one of a criminal case to be solved.
