Three teenagers were arrested in connection with a triple shooting in Methuen in October that left a 17-year-old in critical condition, police said.
Jayden Moreno, 18, of Methuen, Reggie Wells, 18, of Salem, New Hampshire and a 16-year-old boy, whose name was not released, all face a number of criminal charges, including armed assault to murder, Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara said in a statement.
At around 1:03 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, Methuen police went to the area of 113 Boston St. for a report of gunfire and injuries. There, police found a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the statement. Both teenagers were taken to a hospital.
A short time later, a 16-year-old boy arrived to a hospital seeking treatment for a gunshot wound, according to the statement.
The 17-year-old remains in critical condition, police said. The other two teenagers have since been released from hospitals.
Investigators found an untraceable 9mm “ghost gun,” ammunition and personal items.
Moreno, Wells and the 16-year-old were arrested this week.
“This case underscores our department’s commitment to addressing violence in our community,” McNamara said. “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.”
In addition to armed assault to murder, Moreno faces charges of carrying a firearm without a license, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of ammunition without an FID Card, possession of a firearm while committing a felony and disturbing the peace.
Wells is charged with three counts of armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, carrying a dangerous weapon possession of ammunition without an FID Card and possession of a firearm while committing a felony.
The 16-year-old is charged with three counts of armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
An investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
