MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Photos: Marcus DeBack playground renovated

The Marcus DeBack playground. In 1995, Marcus, 9, ran with his friend Anthony Barksdale while trying to shield him from gunfire on the playground at 2461 N. 55th St. Marcus was fatally shot.
The Marcus DeBack playground. In 1995, Marcus, 9, ran with his friend Anthony Barksdale while trying to shield him from gunfire on the playground at 2461 N. 55th St. Marcus was fatally shot.
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Anthony Barksdale speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly dedicated playground named after Marcus DeBack. Standing behind Barksdale are Ald. Michael Murphy (left) and Mayor Tom Barrett.
Anthony Barksdale speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly dedicated playground named after Marcus DeBack. Standing behind Barksdale are Ald. Michael Murphy (left) and Mayor Tom Barrett.
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Quinn DuPies, 14, plays on the new explorer rope dome before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Quinn DuPies, 14, plays on the new explorer rope dome before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Lisa Ettienne, Marcus DeBack's mother, speaks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the playground dedicated in honor of her late son.
Lisa Ettienne, Marcus DeBack's mother, speaks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the playground dedicated in honor of her late son.
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Ald. Michael Murphy speaks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated playground in honor of Marcus DeBack. In 1995, Marcus, then 9, ran with his friend Anthony Barksdale while trying to shield him from gunfire on the playground at 2461 N. 55th Street. DeBack was fatally shot.
Ald. Michael Murphy speaks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly renovated playground in honor of Marcus DeBack. In 1995, Marcus, then 9, ran with his friend Anthony Barksdale while trying to shield him from gunfire on the playground at 2461 N. 55th Street. DeBack was fatally shot.
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