MILWAUKEE COUNTYPhotos: Marcus DeBack playground renovatedThe 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.Pat A. Robinson / Milwaukee Journal SentinelAnthony 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.Pat A. Robinson / Milwaukee Journal SentinelQuinn DuPies, 14, plays on the new explorer rope dome before the ribbon-cutting ceremony.Pat A. Robinson / Milwaukee Journal SentinelLisa Ettienne, Marcus DeBack's mother, speaks before the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the playground dedicated in honor of her late son.Pat A. Robinson / Milwaukee Journal SentinelAld. 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.Pat A. Robinson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel