Marquis Ripetoe, 31, was fatally shot in Lancaster on May 12, 2025, and pronounced dead at a hospital that evening at 8:33 p.m. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified him as Marquis Leon Ripetoe and ruled the manner of death homicide, with a gunshot wound to the head listed as the cause.

Family members described Ripetoe as a father of two young daughters, and a fundraiser organized in his name reflects the immediate impact on his family and community. As of the most recent reporting, no arrests have been announced and no suspect has been publicly identified.

If anyone knew Marquis Ripetoe, his routines, or saw anything in Lancaster on May 12, 2025, that might help, please come forward with information.