Marcquila Harris Shooting Jacksonville Death and Obituary

Grief settled heavily across a Jacksonville neighborhood after Marcquila Harris was fatally shot on Saturday evening, an act of violence that has left family and friends searching for understanding. Police were dispatched shortly after 5:40 p.m. to the 800 block of West Chambers Street in Jacksonville following reports of gunfire. Officers found the 31-year-old with a critical gunshot wound and rushed her to Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Investigators from the Illinois State Police joined local authorities and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department in an intensive overnight effort to reconstruct the events that unfolded. By Sunday afternoon, police had arrested Marissa Teubner, 23, who is now held in the Morgan County Jail. She faces charges of first-degree homicide and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Officials have released limited details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, noting that the case remains under investigation. Authorities continue to ask residents to share any information that might shed light on the motive and sequence of events.

Those who knew Harris remember her as a woman with strong roots in Jacksonville — someone whose presence carried familiarity and connection. In the wake of her death, neighbors have expressed disbelief that such tragedy could unfold on their street.

Community leaders are urging calm and solidarity as the legal process begins. For many, the loss serves as a stark reminder of life’s fragility and the enduring need for compassion and unity in the face of violence.