Marvin M. Houck Jr., 55, was fatally shot and found dead on Pine Tree Road in Jackson, Mississippi on July 17, 2024. The Jackson Police Department classified the case as a homicide; the cause of death was gun violence. No motive, number of perpetrators, or details about suspects or persons of interest have been released.

Born April 6, 1969, in Wilmington, Delaware, Houck—known to friends and family as Marty—served in the United States Marine Corps and later worked in construction and home remodeling as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports. Law enforcement began an immediate investigation and has not announced any arrests.

If anyone has information about Marvin Houck Jr.’s death or saw anything on Pine Tree Road around July 17, 2024, please contact the Jackson Police Department.