Mercedes Morris, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on January 1, 2014 in Huntsville, Alabama.

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News sources:

AL.com: You asked: How many shootings have there been in Huntsville already this year? (interactive map, list of shootings) (updated)
AL.com: Huntsville woman fatally shot on Bridge Road; first homicide of the year likely related to earlier drug deal at same location (photos, updated)
Police make arrest in fatal New Year's Day shooting
Victim identified in fatal Huntsville shooting
Gun Violence Archive

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