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Mercades Dahlvang

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 13, 2023, the life of 32-year-old Mercades Dahlvang, a White female from Philip, South Dakota, was tragically cut short in what authorities have described as a murder-attempted suicide. Law enforcement responded to reports of gunshots in Rapid Valley and discovered both Dahlvang and 33-year-old Steven Custer of Rapid City lying in the front yard of a residence. Both individuals were immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

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  • KELOLAND.com: Rapid Valley shooting suspect dies
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    Victim Details

    Mercades Dahlvang

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Rapid City

    SD

    2023-11-13

    32

    Mercades

    Dahlvang

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I just can't stop thinking about the ripple effects of this tragedy on Mercades' children. Losing a ... ...Read More
    08/11/2024
    It’s so devastating to hear about what happened to Mercades Dahlvang. I read a post mentioning how... ...Read More
    06/03/2024
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