Marquise T. Payne was an 18-year-old male from Cleveland who died of a fatal shooting on January 19, 2021. Police describe his death as a homicide and investigators treated it as gun violence.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with Payne’s death, though formal charges had not been filed as of the latest update. Authorities said the investigation was ongoing as they worked to develop evidence related to the case. The incident was cited locally as part of a broader concern about youth violence in Cleveland and prompted calls for greater efforts to prevent similar losses.

If anyone knew Marquise, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known with the Cleveland authorities handling the case.