METHUEN, Mass. — Police say they've apprehended a Dracut man who was being sought after one person was shot and critically injured at a McDonald's in Methuen.
The 29-year-old suspect, Rodney Villar, was arrested in Dracut shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. He was wanted by police for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, a firearm, and assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to commit murder.
#Methuen shooting update. Suspect Rodney Villar age 29, Dracut Ma wanted for A&B Dangerious weapon, firearm, Assault with a dangerious weapon with intent to commit murder S considered armed & dangerous DO NOT Approach call 911 if you see him or have any info on his location. pic.twitter.com/KWNRlAxjEJ
— Methuen Police 🇺🇸 (@MethuenPolice) July 6, 2019
The shooting occurred at a McDonald's on Haverhill Street in Methuen on Friday night. Police say the shooting was not random.
Two children who were nearby when the shooting occurred were not injured, police said.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, was shot in the abdomen and flown to a Boston hospital, police said. He was in critical condition Friday night.
#Methuen shooting at McDonalds Haverhill St. One subject shot. Transported to local hospital. Info still unfolding. More to come. @cityofmethuen via @ChiefSolomon pic.twitter.com/uoxb3vVYe6
— Methuen Police 🇺🇸 (@MethuenPolice) July 6, 2019
Additional details on the shooting were unavailable.
Watch Boston 25 News for updates.
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