Merseana Struggs, 29, was killed on July 19, 2024, at the Park at Cumberland Apartments, 505 Cypress Station in Houston. According to witnesses, Struggs was trying to flee her 34-year-old boyfriend, Nicholas Finley, during a violent confrontation. Neighbors saw her run through the complex and attempt to get into a neighbor’s car; she collapsed and Finley allegedly stood over her and fired multiple shots. Struggs was pronounced dead at the scene.

Finley reportedly fled with Struggs’ purse and vehicle but was later apprehended by Harris County Sheriff’s deputies. He has been charged with capital murder and was booked into the Harris County Jail, denied bond. Neighbors described Struggs as a beautiful, kind, loving mother; one witness, Shawnee Drury, said she hid inside her apartment while the shooting continued. The Houston Area Women’s Center noted that leaving an abusive relationship can be especially dangerous and said calls increased after this incident.

If anyone witnessed the events at the Park at Cumberland Apartments or has information about what led up to the confrontation, please share what you know.