Marcus Davis, 43, of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, was shot to death on April 15, 2021. He suffered gunshot wounds to the back of his neck and the left side after a dispute with 47-year-old Stuart Ali of Jeannette. Witnesses said Ali fired ten shots at Davis during the altercation; a bag containing cocaine was found in Davis’ sock after the shooting.

Ali was charged with first-degree murder. At trial he claimed self-defense, but the jury rejected that claim. Ali’s son testified he saw his father point a gun at Davis just seconds before the fatal shots. Prosecutors said Ali shot Davis execution-style after Davis punched him in the face during a car ride. Ali was convicted of first-degree murder and given life without parole, plus an additional three to six years for a related weapons offense. Ali apologized at sentencing.

Davis’ five children and other family members continue to feel the loss. Does anyone have information about Marcus’ life in Jeannette or that night in the Greensburg-area bars?