LOWELL, Mass. — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that temporarily closed a gas station in Lowell on Monday afternoon, authorities announced Wednesday.
Rafael Medina-Crespo, 27, of Lowell, is facing charges including armed assault with intent to murder, unlawful carry of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, according to the Lowell Police Department.
Officers responded to the area of Appleton Street and South Street for a report of a person shot shortly after 1:00 p.m. where police located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.
Sky25 was over the scene outside Haffner’s Gas Station where officers had the area taped off.
The man was transported to a local hospital, then flown to a Boston-area hospital for treatment. He is said to have suffered non-fatal injuries.
Medina-Crespo was identified as the alleged shooter following an investigation and he was taken into custody late Tuesday night.
State police detectives assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office assisted Lowell police with the investigation.
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