METHUEN, Mass. — A man was shot last night inside a Wendy’s in Methuen, according to police.
Officials responded to the restaurant at The Loop shopping center at 90 Pleasant Valley Street around 7:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, they found a 16-year-old male with a group of juveniles who had been shot once to the arm. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A preliminary investigation determined there had been a verbal dispute between the victim and another juvenile, who allegedly fired his handgun.
The 17-year-old male from Lawrence was located near the scene and charged with assault with intent to murder, illegal possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.
He will be arraigned in Lawrence Juvenile Court on Monday.
The incident is still under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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