Seeking Public’s Assistance In Locating Suspect in April 2024 Murder
DURHAM, NC – Durham Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mychal Quinton Mercer, 33, who is wanted for the murder of Ashir Harrington, 19, that occurred on West Morgan Street in April 2024.
At approximately 2:02 am on April 28, 2024, officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound in a parking lot near the intersection of West Morgan Street and Watts Street. When officers arrived, they found an adult male victim, later identified as Harrington, suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS transported Harrington to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Mercer has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and discharging a weapon into an occupied property in connection with this incident.
Mercer is described as a Black male who is 5’8” tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds. He has facial tattoos above his eyebrows.
If you see Mercer, call 911. Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call Investigator J. Kellar at 919-560-4440 ext. 29306. You can also submit a CrimeStoppers tip online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org or call 919-683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers never have to identify themselves.
Durham CrimeStoppers
CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information related to the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org
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