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Mertilian Mesinor

Case from Gifford, FL dated Dec 19, 2019

Victim Details

Mertilian Mesinor

Male

Black / African American

Gifford

FL

2019-12-19

29

Mertilian

Mesinor

06/27/2026

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Mertilian “Tilly” Mesinor, a 29-year-old Black male from Gifford, FL, was tragically killed on December 19, 2019. The incident occurred in the 4400 block of 35th Avenue, where Mesinor was fatally shot during a dispute over a $40 debt and a small amount of marijuana. The altercation began when Mesinor's younger brother, Loren Ford, who was working as a drug dealer for Delray Antonio Montaque, attempted to sell drugs independently near Montaque's residence. This led to a heated argument betwee ...
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  • TCPalm: Gifford man charged with murder in shooting, quarrel over $40, police say
  • TCPalm: Sheriff's office investigates shooting in Gifford; suspect in custody
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