Marcus Orlando Ursery was killed by gun violence at his home in Forrest City, Arkansas, on December 18, 2021. He was 40 and had celebrated his birthday the day before; he was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 17, 1981. The death occurred inside his own residence and is described as a sudden, violent loss.

Raised by his grandparents in Forrest City, Marcus later lived in St. Louis, Missouri, and Dyersburg, Tennessee before returning to his hometown. He was a father of four and remembered by family as caring, loving, and humorous. No investigation details, suspects, or arrests have been reported in connection with his death.

If anyone knew Marcus, saw or heard anything about events in Forrest City around December 18, 2021, or has information that could help his family, please come forward.