Crime & Safety
2 Teens Charged In Wakefield Shooting
A 21-year-old woman was found shot in the neck in the parking garage of the Everly Apartments Tuesday.
WAKEFIELD, MA — Two teenage boys have been charged in connection with a non-fatal shooting in Wakefield Tuesday, the Middlesex District Attorney's office said. A 21-year-old woman was found shot in the neck in the parking garage of the Everly Apartments complex around 3:40 a.m., the DA's office said. She remained hospitalized Wednesday, authorities said.
A 17-year-old from Wakefield faces charges of possession of a firearm without an FID card, possession of ammunition without an FID card, receiving a firearm with a defaced serial number and possession of a large capacity feeding device. A 16-year-old from Lynn has been charged with carrying a firearm without a license and carrying a loaded firearm without a license.
The teens were found at the scene, authorities said. Both were in possession of separate weapons, according to the DA.
Find out what's happening in Wakefieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The 17-year-old was arraigned in Cambridge Juvenile Court. The 16-year-old is expected to be arraigned Thursday.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.