On Sunday, July 13th at approximately 1:48 PM, the Washington Park Police Department requested Illinois State Police assistance with the murder investigation of a 20-year old black male near the 1600 block of North 50th Street. A preliminary investigation revealed at approximately 1:52 AM, the victim, Marcus O. Harris, was shot multiple times and died as a result of those injuries. Later that day, 29-year old Eric M. Hill of East Saint Louis, was identified as a suspect and was taken into custody. On Tuesday, Hill was formally charged with 1st Degree Murder. He is incarcerated at the Saint Clair County Jail with a $1 million bond.