ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — UPDATE: October 18, 2021
On October 18, officers with the Elizabeth City Police Department took Michael Lino, 19, into custody in connection to the death of Daquan Mercer.
Original Story:
The Elizabeth City Police Department said it was looking for a man wanted for a murder that took place on June 9.
Shortly after 1 a.m. that day, officers found Daquan Mercer, 21, unconscious in the grass near Herrington Road and B Street. Mercer had been shot several times, and he died there.
Police said on Tuesday (June 15) that detectives took out warrants a day earlier for Kiya Elizabeth White, 18, of the 100 block of Swains Ln., Barco and Michael Lino, 19, of the 300 block of Cypress St., Elizabeth City for Murder.
Detectives took out additional warrants for Lino for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury. Police said that was related to injuries that Lajuana Montay, 22, of Pittsburgh, Pa. received June 9. Montay was treated and released for his injuries.
Currituck County sheriff's deputies arrested White on Tuesday and took her to Albemarle District Jail where she was held with no bond. Her first court appearance was scheduled for June 17 at Pasquotank County District Court.
Officers said Lino had not been arrested and asked anyone with information about his whereabouts or the case to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321 or the Elizabeth City Crime Line at 252-335-5555.