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Carlos Alberto Page Merced

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 18, 2023

Victim Details

Carlos Alberto Page Merced

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2023-01-18

56

Carlos

Alberto Page Merced

07/02/2026

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On the morning of January 18, 2023, Carlos Alberto Merced, a 56-year-old Hispanic male, was at his place of work, an auto body shop in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known to his loved ones as 'Page,' he was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. His life was cut short when a dispute escalated into deadly violence.

An argument broke out between Merced and another man, identified as Jose Ortiz Rodriguez. During the confrontation, Rodriguez allegedly shot Merced multiple t ...
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  • Man shot, killed inside auto body shop in Frankford: police
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man shot and killed inside Frankford business, 1 arrested
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    I’ve been reflecting on the repercussions of this senseless tragedy, particularly on Merced’s fa... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the case of Carlos "Page" Merced, and what strikes me most is how all of this ... ...Read More
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