Massachusetts

Arrest Made in Fatal Haverhill Drive-By Shooting

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a fatal drive-by shooting that occurred in Haverhill, Massachusetts earlier this month.

The victim, 20-year-old Nike Colon, was sitting in the front seat of a pickup truck at the intersection of Washington and Shepherd streets on May 17 when someone in a passing vehicle fired a shot, according to the Essex County District Attorney's office.

Police arrested Eddy Manuel Almonte, 27, of Haverhill, during a car stop in Winchester, Virginia, authorities announced Wednesday.  

According to police, Almonte is awaiting the extradition process to return to Massachusetts and face charges. 

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