On the morning of August 5, 2018, Springfield police responded to a shooting on the 1100 block of North Grant Avenue. First responders found 32-year-old Marcus Gilbert with a severe gunshot wound to the head; he was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries. Several other people, including children, were reportedly in the home at the time.

Witnesses at the scene identified Daniel Jay Smith as the person who left the room where Gilbert was found; one witness said Smith tried to conceal his face and was carrying an object as he fled. Another witness told investigators Smith had repeatedly threatened her and forced her to drive him to the area after learning another man was at her residence, creating a jealousy-based motive.

In September 2021 a jury found Daniel Jay Smith guilty of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Sentencing was scheduled for later that year. Does anyone have information about Marcus Gilbert, his life, or the events that night?