Note: This story has been updated to include information about the roles Haverhill Police Department and other agencies played in Monday’s arrest of Hector Mota.
A Haverhill teen was arrested Monday and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a man last September in Lawrence.
Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office said late Monday afternoon 18-year-old Hector Mota was charged with allegedly shooting and killing 27-year-old Hugo Delrosario. Delrosario was pronounced dead Saturday, Sept. 13, at 154 Essex St., in Lawrence.
Haverhill Police reported Tuesday Mota’s arrest took place on Computer Drive, just off Route 97, in Haverhill. In a statement, Haverhill Police said, “The suspect was taken into custody safely and without incident.”
Haverhill officers joined with Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, State Police Detectives, U.S. Marshals Service and Lawrence Police Department in connection with Mota’s arrest.
Lawrence District Court Judge Mark Sullivan ordered Mota held without bail during Monday’s arraignment. Mota was also charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a license and carrying a firearm without a license.
He is slated to return to court for a probable cause hearing Thursday, Feb. 5.