Detectives assigned to the Lowell Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau continue to investigate a shooting that took place downtown near 200 Market Street in Lowell.
On Friday, Sept. 22, shortly after 12 p.m., Lowell police officers responded to the area of 200 Market Street for reports of gunshots with a victim shot. Patrol officers quickly arrived on scene and broadcast a description of a possible suspect. Almost immediately, a male matching the description was observed running away from the area. The male was stopped and found to be in possession of a silver handgun. The male was placed under arrest for illegal possession of a firearm as well as several unrelated outstanding warrants. Additional responding patrol units located a male suffering from a gunshot wound to this back inside a nearby apartment and immediately rendered aid. He was transported, via air ambulance, to a Boston area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Preliminary indications suggest that this was an isolated incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lowell Police at 978-937-3200.