1 dead, 6 injured, in shooting at Lynn party
LYNN - A night of celebration turns deadly on the streets of Lynn early Saturday morning as seven people were shot on Essex Street, in what police are describing as a targeted drive by shooting.
"Responding units found multiple victims suffering from gunshots wounds. They immediately began rendering aid and initiating an investigation," Lynn Police Chief Christopher Reddy said.
25-year-old Abraham Diaz of Lynn was killed in the shooting.
His older brother Brian says Abraham loved his community and worked hard to make a difference.
"He was just like me giving back to kids, looking after kids and about his community and wanted to make sure everyone was alright," Diaz said.
Vinny Lora says Abraham was like a mentor to him. They met at the Boys and Girls Club. He says the group was celebrating a friend who was about to go off to the college.
"Just probably celebrating one last you know good weekend probably and heading off to college now they can't even do that," Lora said.
On Saturday investigators spent the day gathering information and speaking with neighbors.
All of the victims were rushed to the hospital. Two of them are in critical condition. Four received non-life threatening injuries.
"There were shots fired from a vehicle that's part of what we are looking for now to identify not only the perpetrators, but vehicle itself," Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker said.
Brian says his baby brother loved the game of basketball and used his skills on the court to help others.
"I never thought I would get that call, but he was a really good basketball player. And you know that's pretty much it. I just can't believe it's happening. I am still trying to process it," Diaz said.
Police are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information to help identify the suspects is asked to call Lynn police at (781) 595-2000.
