A Lawrence teen was arrested early Friday night for an alleged shooting at a Methuen fast food restaurant that left a 16-year-old male with arm injuries.
Methuen Police Chief Scott J. McNamara said the unnamed 17-year-old Lawrence man was charged with assault with intent to murder, illegal possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.
Methuen Police and Fire Departments were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. for a report of a person shot inside Wendy’s restaurant at The Loop shopping center, 90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen.
Upon arrival, McNamara said, first responders found the 16-year-old male, who was at the restaurant with a group of other juveniles, had been shot once in the arm. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Methuen Police investigators said there was a verbal dispute between the two which escalated when the 17-year-old allegedly took out a handgun and fired.
Methuen Police investigators said there was a verbal dispute between the two before the 17-year-old allegedly took out a handgun and fired.
The incident remains under investigation.