Marquis Scott was 20 when he was shot and killed on September 17, 2019, while riding a bicycle near his grandmother’s house in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The shooting occurred at the corner of Queensboro Avenue and Yale Street South; investigators say he was targeted but the motive has not been established. No arrests have been announced.

Scott was a former standout football player at Northeast High School, remembered for an infectious smile and a kind nature. His family and community have marked the location in his memory by referring to the block as Quisboro Avenue and are working with the city to make the name change official.

In response to his death the family founded Quis For Life, a nonprofit that holds training sessions, community events and an annual Community Gun Violence Awareness Walk to combat gun violence and promote safer lifestyles. If anyone knew Marquis or has information about the shooting, please come forward and share what you know.