A 23-year-old Lawrence man was ordered to serve 22 to 26 years in state prison after pleading guilty Thursday in Salem Superior Court to charges related to the shooting death of a 26-year-old and wounding of two others.
Miguel Angel Vega Rodriguez was sentenced by Judge Camille F. Sarrouf Jr. to serve 22 to 26 years in state prison on charges of voluntary manslaughter, two counts of armed assault to murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and carrying a firearm without a license. Last year, a second man charged in the same case, 27-year-old Hector Baez of Haverhill also pled guilty and received an identical sentence from Judge Janice W. Howe.
“Following this guilty plea, Miguel Vega Rodriguez will now face the consequences for his terrible actions,” said Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. “I greatly appreciate all those who have worked diligently on this case. I would especially like to thank the family of (26-year-old) Delvis Paulino-Fernandez, who will not be forgotten.”
The May 3, 2020 shooting at a small backyard gathering at 141 Newton St., Lawrence, according to Tucker’s office. Following time in prison, Vega Rodriguez will also face three years of probation, during which time he may not have contact with victims or witnesses or possess weapons or ammunition and must seek and maintain employment.