Three people were killed in two separate shootings in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Saturday, authorities said. The two incidents, which took place less than a mile apart, are not believed to be related.
One shooting took place about 11 p.m. Saturday night on Lincoln Street, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office. A man was found inside a car with gunshot wounds.
He was taken to Salem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. They didn't immediately release his name.
No arrests have been announced in either the Lincoln Street shooting or a second incident that left seven people wounded, two fatally, early Saturday morning on Essex Street.
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"Another family’s worst fears were realized early this morning. I am deeply sorry for their loss and I know that our community will rally as we confront the collective fear heightened by the events of this weekend," Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson said in a statement.
Two people died in the Essex Street shooting, which was reported about 2:20 a.m.
Investigators say someone opened fire from a car, shooting seven people during a celebration for a young man heading off to college.
Authorities had been worried about the possibility of retaliation Saturday, and the district attorney said everyone would be safer when they find the people responsible.
Family members identified one of the victims as 25-year-old Abraham Diaz.
“Never thought I would get that call but it is what it is. He was a good kid, also played with Boston Spartans. Really good basketball player. That’s pretty much it. Just can’t believe this happened. Still trying to process it,” said Brian Diaz, the victim's brother.
Authorities say the second shooting victim 21-year-old Jandriel Heredia, of Revere, also died from his injuries.
A candlelight vigil was held Sunday night to honor Heredia.
"My loving son who did not deserve what happened to him, he didn't deserve that," Heredia's mother told NBC 10 Boston.
The incidents remain under investigation.
