Eric Watters, a 25-year-old resident of Miami, FL, was tragically found dead on October 5, 2022, alongside his roommate, Mark Cine. The two young men were discovered inside their efficiency apartment near Northwest 92nd Street and 25th Avenue in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood. The discovery was made by a friend who had been asked to check on them after one of the victims' mothers grew concerned due to a lack of communication.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots days before the bodies were found, with one neighbor recalling hearing six to seven shots.
The investigation into their deaths revealed that both men had been shot. The Miami-Dade Police Department launched an investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. The community was left in shock and mourning, with family members and friends expressing their grief and calling for justice. Mark Cine was remembered as a passionate basketball player with dreams of going professional, while Eric Watters was described as a beloved friend and family member.
On October 24, 2022, Kerron Rashad McCarthy, a 23-year-old, was arrested in St. Lucie County in connection with the double murder. McCarthy was awaiting extradition back to Miami-Dade County to face murder charges for the deaths of Eric Watters and Mark Cine. The arrest brought some relief to the grieving families, but the community continued to seek answers and justice for the senseless act of violence that claimed the lives of two young men. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area and the need for continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of residents.
