Shemel Mercurius

Death by Force

Shemel Mercurius, a 16-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York, tragically lost her life on May 31, 2016. She was fatally shot while babysitting her 3-year-old cousin in their East Flatbush apartment. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. when a man armed with a submachine rifle forced his way into the apartment. Despite her efforts to keep him out, Shemel eventually opened the door, leading to the fatal encounter. She was shot once in the arm and, despite being rushed to Kings County Hospital, succ ...Read More

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