Lance “Macho” Morales, 23, is charged in the drive-by shooting that killed Jessiah Mercado, 20, and her 4-month-old son in Hartford, Connecticut. Morales allegedly opened fire on the victims’ vehicle after Mercado mentioned her baby was inside, with police stating the firearm used was fully automatic. Morales, who is held on $5 million bail, had a dispute with Mercado over unpaid rent for his SUV, and faces murder and assault charges that could lead to life in prison if convicted.
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