Marcus Antonio McLin Sr., 25, of Rockford, Illinois, was fatally shot on the evening of April 2, 2022, in the parking lot of Macy’s at CherryVale Mall. The Winnebago County Coroner’s Office ruled his death due to injuries sustained in the shooting. Reports say an altercation began inside the mall, then escalated after Marcus exited the building and was confronted and shot by a suspect.

The primary suspect is identified as 25-year-old Elijah Lucena, wanted on charges of first-degree murder and described as armed and dangerous. Both Marcus and Lucena reportedly had prior histories involving weapon offenses. Marcus is remembered as a father to a young son, Marcus McLin Jr., and as someone who attended Jefferson High School; his family held a funeral on April 16, 2022, at Providence Baptist Church in Rockford.

If anyone has information about Elijah Lucena’s whereabouts or details about the confrontation that night, please come forward.