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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