On August 16, 2010, 16-year-old Alexander C. Mercado was shot and killed in Chicago. The incident occurred in a year when Chicago, like many other major cities, was grappling with increased gun violence, particularly affecting young people. Mercado was among the many teenage victims of shootings that have plagued the city, leaving his family and community devastated by his loss.
The circumstances surrounding his death, such as the exact motive or if any suspects were apprehended, remain
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