On the evening of December 16, 2025, the North Charleston community was shaken by a tragic shooting on Van Buren Avenue that claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy named Merci Watson. The child was reportedly inside or near a white Nissan around 6:45 p.m. when gunfire erupted. Authorities believe he was not the intended target but was struck by a stray bullet during the violent incident. After sustaining the gunshot wound, Merci was rushed to a nearby emergency room in the vehicle, which was later
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