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Methuen Police Investigating Shooting Involving Local Teen

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Investigating Shooting Involving Local Teen

METHUEN — Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon report that the Methuen Police Department is investigating the shooting of a local 17-year-old male today.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., Methuen Police responded to a report that a man had been pushed out of a motor vehicle on Davis Road. Upon arrival, police discovered a 17-year-old Methuen male had suffered a single gunshot wound to his upper body. The teen has been identified as a Methuen High School student.

An initial investigation has indicated that the teen was shot at an unknown location and driven to Davis Road before he was pushed out of the vehicle.

The Methuen Fire Department also responded to the scene, and the teen was airlifted to an area hospital to receive treatment for serious, life threatening injuries.

Methuen Police are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Methuen Police Department at 978-983-8698.

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Methuen Police and District Attorney Investigating Early Morning Shooting

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police and District Attorney Investigating Early Morning Shooting

METHUEN — District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Methuen Mayor James Jajuga report that the Essex County District Attorney’s Office and Methuen Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into an early morning shooting in Methuen.

Methuen Police responded to Broadway and Oakland Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. for a reported shooting.  A 30-year old male was found suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was transported to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Investigators do not believe the shooting was random.

“At this time, we do not believe the public is in danger, and we do not believe this was a random act of violence,” Chief Solomon said.

The Methuen Police Department K-9 unit assisted during the initial investigation at the scene.

The incident is under investigation by the Essex District Attorney’s Office, Essex State Police Detective Unit and other Massachusetts State Police assets and the Methuen Police Department.   When additional information becomes available, it will be released.  In the meantime, the agencies cannot comment on a possible motive or suspects.

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Woburn Police Make Second Arrest in Weekend Shooting

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Woburn Police Make Second Arrest in Weekend Shooting

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department has arrested and charged a second man with his alleged involvement in a shooting on Highland Street over the weekend.

AARON B. COOPER, AGE 29, OF BOSTON, was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury
  • Assault to Murder with a Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition
  • Possession of a Firearm Without a FID Card
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)

COOPER was arrested on Sunday without incident as he walked into work in Burlington. He was expected to be arraigned Tuesday in Woburn District Court.

At approximately midnight Saturday morning, Feb. 16, Woburn Police responded to Highland Street for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old Woburn man who was suffering from two gunshot wounds to his legs. The man was transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Through the subsequent investigation it was determined that COOPER and his brother ASA COOPER, AGE 28, OF DORCHESTER were allegedly involved in the shooting. The incident remains under investigation.

As of Tuesday afternoon, no firearms have been recovered. The victim and suspects are known to each other and the incident was not random.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

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Woburn Police Department

Woburn Police Department
Chief Robert Rufo
25 Harrison Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Woburn Police Arrest and Charge Man in Shooting

WOBURN — Chief Robert Rufo reports that the Woburn Police Department arrested and charged a man with shooting another man outside of a Highland Street home early Saturday morning.

ASA COOPER, AGE 28, OF DORCHESTER, was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Injury
  • Assault to Murder with a Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling
  • Possession of a Firearm without a License
  • Illegal Possession of Ammunition

COOPER will be held pending his arraignment on Tuesday at Woburn District Court.

At approximately midnight Saturday morning, Woburn Police responded to Highland Street for a report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old Woburn man who was suffering from two gunshot wounds to his legs. The man was transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers spoke to witnesses who said that a group of people was standing outside of a home when they were approached by another group of people, including COOPER, inside of a minivan. The van had a logo with the business name One Call on the side and had a “school bus” sign on the roof.

An argument ensued over a $10 debt and the victim was shot multiple times. The group in the minivan subsequently fled the scene.

A description of the van was given out to other area police departments and a short time later the van was located by Stoneham Police and Massachusetts State Police on the on-ramp to I-93 south in Woburn.

There were four people inside the van, including COOPER, who was a passenger. Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that COOPER was allegedly involved in the shooting and he was placed under arrest without further incident. The other three people in the van were not arrested, but the van was seized as evidence and towed from the scene.

No weapons have been recovered and the incident remains under active investigation. The victim and suspect are known to each other and the incident was not random.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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