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Ethan Morse

Death by Force

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Ethan Morse, a 22-year-old resident of Atwater, California, tragically lost his life on March 15, 2019. Ethan was shot and killed shortly after dropping off his daughter at daycare. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. near Fir Avenue and Winton Way in Atwater. Despite being rushed to Mercy Hospital in Merced, he succumbed to his injuries. Ethan was the son of former Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse, which brought significant attention to the case.

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    Victim Details

    Ethan Morse

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Atwater

    CA

    2019-03-15

    22

    Ethan

    Morse

    12/04/2025

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