Marcus Parker, a 43-year-old African American man, was found shot to death in an alleyway off the 900 block of South 21st Avenue in Hollywood, Florida, on December 14, 2016. Police found him with multiple gunshot wounds and immediately classified the death as a homicide; witnesses reported hearing shots and seeing a suspect flee the scene.

Authorities described the shooting as a targeted attack. The area was cordoned off and investigators gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses. A suspect was later identified and arrested on a charge of first-degree murder; prosecutors presented forensic evidence and witness testimony at trial and the defendant was convicted.

Marcus Parker’s death underscores the toll of gun violence on families and neighborhoods. If anyone knew Marcus or has information that could add context to what happened that night, please share what you know.