Marquan Johnson, a 34-year-old African American man, died on January 28, 2019, in East Saint Louis, Illinois. He was found deceased under suspicious circumstances and authorities treated his death as a potential homicide because of the nature of his injuries.

Multiple law enforcement agencies and forensic experts were involved in the investigation. Several suspects were identified and arrests were made; charges brought included first-degree murder. Court hearings reportedly revealed more details about the night of his death as the prosecution presented its case.

The case attracted significant local attention and prompted community discussions about safety and violence prevention in East Saint Louis. If anyone knew Marquan or has information about what happened that night, please share what you remember.