Marshon Maxey, 21, was fatally shot on March 31, 2021, on the sidewalk in the 5500 block of West Concoran in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago. Reports state he was shot multiple times and died at the scene.

The motive for the shooting is unclear. The Chicago Police Department has been investigating and working to develop leads; authorities reported arrests and charged suspects in connection with the killing, with legal proceedings underway.

The community responded to Maxey’s death with calls for justice and for efforts to address local gun violence.