Van Buren Avenue Shooting Victim Identified As 4yrs old, Merci Watson

Van Buren Avenue Shooting Victim Identified As 4yrs old, Merci Watson

The Charleston community is grappling with profound grief after the Charleston County Coroner’s Office identified the young victim of a Tuesday evening shooting on Van Buren Avenue. The deceased is four-year-old Merci Watson of North Charleston.

According to officials, the child was transported to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital following the incident but was pronounced deceased after suffering a gunshot wound. The news has sent waves of sorrow and outrage through the Lowcountry, highlighting the tragic human cost of gun violence.

The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting. While details remain limited as the investigation unfolds, the incident underscores urgent community concerns about safety. Local leaders and residents are united in mourning the loss of such a young, innocent life and are calling for justice and solutions to prevent future tragedies.

As detectives work to piece together the events, the focus remains on supporting Merci Watson’s grieving family. This heartbreaking event serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable among us. The community now holds its breath, awaiting answers and hoping for peace in the wake of an unimaginable loss.