In a quiet neighborhood in northeast El Paso, the early morning hours of April 29, 2023 became a scene of tragedy. Daniel Antonio Mergil, a 27-year-old man, lost his life in violent circumstances, leaving behind his wife and his young son.
At 3:11 a.m., an emergency call alerted police to a vehicle that had crashed in the yard of a home in the 5900 block of Ameen. Upon arrival, officers found Daniel wounded by a gunshot behind the wheel of his car. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but unfortunately, he did not survive.
Preliminary investigations suggested the shooting occurred near the 6100 block of Ameen, near the U-Haul storage facility. Security cameras captured a black four-door sedan, with chrome wheels and possibly chrome door handles, speeding away from the scene. This vehicle became a key piece of the mystery surrounding Daniel’s death.
El Paso Crime Stoppers, along with the El Paso Police Department, issued an urgent call to the community for any information that could help identify those responsible for this murder. “Crime of the Week” focused on Daniel’s case, hoping that someone would have the key to solving it.
Authorities encouraged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477 (TIPS) or provide details online at www.cselpaso.org. They guaranteed the anonymity of informants and offered a cash reward if information led to an arrest.
The death of Daniel Antonio Mergil shook the El Paso community, reminding them of the fragility of life and the importance of community solidarity. While authorities continued to investigate, hope for justice for Daniel and his family was kept alive thanks to the cooperation of all those willing to help.
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