Mark Morris Jr., 26, of St. Louis County, was fatally shot outside the Compound nightclub in Washington Park, Illinois, during the early hours of May 12, 2025. Illinois State Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 2200 block of North Kingshighway and found Morris Jr. struck by bullets; he was pronounced dead at the scene at about 4:30 a.m. A second man was wounded in the same incident and taken to a nearby hospital, though authorities have not disclosed his condition.

Police have not released a motive, and no arrests, suspects, or persons of interest have been identified as the homicide investigation remains active. Morris Jr.’s death is the fourth homicide reported in Washington Park this year. His obituary lists him as a St. Louis resident and notes funeral services scheduled for May 23, 2025, at Layne Renaissance Chapel.

If anyone was at the Compound that morning or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.