Mercedes Tavares

Death by Force

Mercedes Tavares, a 24-year-old woman from Chicago, IL, tragically lost her life on December 11, 2022, in a shooting incident. The shooting occurred just before 2:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of West School Street. Mercedes, who was a mother to infant twins and a young son, was one of three individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. The incident reportedly followed a fight at a nearby bar, and the other victims were identified as 50-year-old Ricky Vera and 26-year-old Mario Pozuelos. A 2 ...Read More

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