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Marcus Mercado

Case from Houston, TX dated Feb 11, 2023

Victim Details

Marcus Mercado

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2023-02-11

29

Marcus

Mercado

07/18/2026

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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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  • ABC13 Houston: Suspect arrested in armed carjacking charged in man's murder in SW Houston on same day
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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
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