MARCUS WOMACK JR. OBITUARY, DEATH, 30, CHICAGO MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN PARK MANOR SHOOTING; VICTIM, 28, SUCCUMBED TO GUNSHOT WOUNDS AFTER INCIDENT ON SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE
Chicago, Illinois – A 30-year-old Chicago man, Marcus Womack Jr., has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the Park Manor neighborhood. The incident took place on January 15, 2025, in the 7000 block of South Calumet Avenue.
_Incident Details_
According to the Chicago Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 10:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a 28-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
_Investigation and Arrest_
An investigation into the shooting led detectives to identify Marcus Womack Jr. as the alleged perpetrator. Womack was taken into custody and charged with one count of first-degree murder.
_Charges and Prosecution_
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charges against Womack, who appeared in bond court on January 17, 2025. Judge Mary Marubio ordered Womack held without bail.
_Community Reaction_
The Park Manor community is shaken by the senseless violence that claimed the life of a young man. Residents are calling for an end to the gun violence that has plagued the city.
_Tribute to the Victim_
The victim’s family and friends are mourning the loss of a loved one, whose life was cut short by senseless violence. The community is coming together to support the victim’s family during this difficult time.
_Preventing Gun Violence_
As the investigation continues, the community is also reflecting on ways to prevent gun violence. This includes addressing the root causes of violence, such as poverty, lack of opportunities, and access to firearms.
_Future Court Dates_
Marcus Womack Jr. is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on February 1, 2025. If convicted, Womack faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
_REST IN PEACE, [VICTIM’S NAME] (1997-2025)_
