People v. Marcus D. Williams
Next Hearing
Jury Trial — Day 4
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Cook County Circuit Court
Case Summary
Defendant charged in connection with a fatal shooting on the South Side of Chicago. Surveillance footage and two eyewitnesses place defendant at the scene. Trial began May 27, 2026.
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Charges Filed
First Degree Murder
Aggravated Discharge of Firearm
Hearing Timeline
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Outcome: Opening statements delivered. State called 3 witnesses.
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Outcome: 12 jurors + 2 alternates seated.
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Outcome: Motion to suppress evidence denied. Trial date set.
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Outcome: Probable cause found. Case bound over for trial.
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Outcome: Plea: Not Guilty. Bond set at $2M.
Cook County Circuit Court Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Note: Upcoming — forensic evidence expected.
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Defendant
Marcus D. Williams, age 24
Court
Cook County Circuit Court
Judge
Hon. Patricia M. Reyes
Prosecutor
ASA Daniel Kowalski
Defense
Public Defender James Okafor
Incident Date
January 14, 2026
Filed
January 22, 2026
Location
W. 63rd St & S. Halsted, Chicago
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