Marcus Mercado

Murdered
Case Description
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On February 11, 2023, 29-year-old Houston resident and father of two, Marcus Mercado, was fatally shot near a convenience store at 9834 Meadowglen Lane. Witnesses reported that Mercado approached Michael Coates, then 20, leading to a heated argument. During the confrontation, Coates drew a pistol and shot Mercado multiple times. Surveillance footage revealed that after Mercado fell, Coates stood over him and fired additional shots to his head before fleeing the scene on foot.

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    Victim Details

    Marcus Mercado

    Male

    Black / African American

    Houston

    TX

    2023-02-11

    29

    Marcus

    Mercado

    12/28/2024

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    I'm feeling such a mix of emotions after reading about Marcus Mercado’s tragic death. The part tha... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    I’ve been following the Marcus Mercado case and can't help but think about the 75-year-old woman a... ...Read More
    03/28/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the surveillance footage and the impact it must have had on both th... ...Read More
    09/16/2023
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