METHUEN, Mass. — Three teens have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Methuen in October that left three other teenagers injured, authorities announced Thursday.
Jayden Moreno, 18 of Methuen, Reggie Wells, 18, of Salem, New Hampshire, and an unnamed 16-year-old are all facing assault to murder and firearm charges after a shooting in the city on Oct. 21, according to Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara.
Officers responding to a report of gunfire in the area of 113 Boston Street just after 1 a.m. found two male victims, ages 17 and 18, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, Methuen police said. Investigators later learned that a 16-year-old boy had also been wounded in the shooting.
The 17-year-old victim remains in critical condition at a regional trauma center. The other two victims have since been released from hospitals.
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A subsequent investigation involving state and local police detectives “yielded crucial evidence across multiple locations,” including an untraceable “ghost gun,” a second firearm, and ammunition casings, among other items, according to McNamara.
“This case underscores our department’s commitment to addressing violence in our community,” McNamara said in a statement. “The tireless work of our officers, along with the support of our local and regional partners, exemplifies the strength of collective efforts in ensuring public safety.”
An investigation is ongoing.
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