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Christian Merced

Case from Beverly, MA dated Apr 09, 2016

Victim Details

Christian Merced

Male

Beverly

MA

2016-04-09

21

Christian

Merced

07/23/2026

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On a spring evening in Beverly, Massachusetts, the life of 21-year-old Christian Merced was cut short. Originally from Miami, Florida, the young man was in town on April 9, 2016, to visit his ailing grandmother and other family members. The tragic events unfolded at his brother's home on Ropes Street, where he was with a friend, 19-year-old Justice Galarza of Beverly.

Around 10:30 p.m., what began as friends handling a gun turned deadly. A single gunshot echoed, striking Merced in the che ...
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