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‘Horrendous act of violence’: 1 dead, 2 in critical condition after overnight shooting in Lynn

By Julianne Lima, Boston 25 News and Natalie Khait, Boston 25 News Staff
By Julianne Lima, Boston 25 News and Natalie Khait, Boston 25 News Staff

LYNN, Mass — 1 person is dead and multiple others are injured after an overnight shooting in Lynn.

Police received a call of multiple shots fired at 189 Essex Street. Upon arrival, police found 7 victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

According to District Attorney Tucker, one person is dead and two others are in critical condition. 4 others were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“This horrendous act of violence has impacted the family of the victims, the neighborhood, and the entire city,” said DA Tucker. “We will expand every resource in pursuit of justice and holding that responsible to be accountable for perpetrating this violence.”

Family members told Boston 25 News the man killed was 25-year-old Abraham Diaz. A childhood friend of Diaz arrived to mourn his death and told Boston 25′s Julianne Lima Diaz was a “great, well-respected young adult in the community.”

“Never thought I would get that call but it is what it is. He was a good kid, also played with Boston Spartans. really good basketball player. Still trying to process it.” said Brian Diaz, the victims’ brother.

A neighbor tells Boston 25 he was in his house when he heard at least 10 rounds of gunshots, tires screeching, and people screaming. He also says there was a party happening in this parking lot.

“I am outraged at this horrifying act of violence that happened on our streets, in our neighborhoods,” said Jared Nicholson, the Mayor of Lynn.

Police believe this was not a random act of violence and this was a targeted attack.

“No family should have to endure the loss of loved ones through senseless violence like this. This needs to stop,” Lynn Police Chief Chris Reddy said.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing by the Essex Country District Attorney’s office, State police and Lynn police.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 781-595-2000.


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