Teen Used Final Moments Alive to ID Her Alleged Killer, Officer Says

Teen Used Final Moments Alive to ID Her Alleged Killer, Officer Says
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 16-year-old girl used her final moments alive to identify the man who allegedly killed her.

Shemel Mercurius, 16, was allegedly shot by Taariq Stephens, 25, inside a Brooklyn apartment in May 2016, according to the New York Daily News. She was a junior at Edward R. Murrow High School and as she was babysitting her cousin, Stephens allegedly appeared at the apartment and shot her three times.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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