Mark Anthony Currie, 29, of Mattoon, Illinois, died on May 17, 2019, after being shot during an altercation at the Sunrise Apartments on 9th Street in Mattoon. Born February 26, 1990, in Chicago, he worked for the city and was remembered by family and friends as affectionate and committed to helping others.

Police say the confrontation involved 26-year-old Keith McGrew of Chicago, who retrieved a firearm and shot Currie. Mark Currie was taken to a hospital, where he later died of his injuries. McGrew was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty.

The shooting deeply affected the Mattoon community and Currie’s family, who sought justice for his death. If anyone knew Mark, saw events at the Sunrise Apartments that day, or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.