An investigation is underway after an overnight shooting in Lawrence left at least one person dead, authorities said.
The shooting happened in the area of 81 Bennington Street early Monday morning. Video from the scene showed the area roped off with yellow crime tape.
The Essex District Attorney’s Office confirmed to Boston 25 that one person was killed in the incident.
Investigators appeared to be focused on several cars parked in a driveway between two homes and detectives were spotted searching inside and outside of a three-level home.
A neighborhood resident told Boston 25 that he heard five shots ring out.
“All we know, it was nice and quiet,” Luis Perez recalled. “We heard five shots, a young lady screaming. That’s what we heard.”
Darlin Garcia talked to reporters through an interpreter. He said he was on the second floor of 81 Bennington St. when the suspect came in. Garcia said he was hanging out with his two sisters and a friend when the shooter opened fire. He said his friend tried grabbing the gun but was shot and killed. Garcia said his sisters were also shot but are expected to be okay.
A neighbor gave Boston 25 security footage she believes showed the suspect.
Garcia said he was able to grab the weapon from the suspect and throw it from the second floor. He said the shooter bit him in the arm and face causing internal bleeding.
Some neighbors said they’ve never seen such a heavy police presence in this area.
“I looked out the window and there were police officers and fire department all the way up to Park Street this whole thing was blocked,” said Andres DeLarosa of Lawrence.
There were no additional details immediately available.
An investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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