Two Andover teenagers are under arrest after allegedly robbing and beating another teen and shooting him with a BB gun.
Andover police said the juvenile victim was taken to Lawrence General Hospital with serious injuries. Police learned of the attack just before midnight, Thursday, when they were dispatched to 311 Lowell St.
“During the assault, the victim was struck with a weapon and shot several times in the torso with a BB gun. The victim was also robbed of an unknown amount of cash and a cell phone,” Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe said in a statement.
Jonathan Haywood, 19, and an unidentified 17-year-old, both of Andover, were charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery and larceny of more than $250. The juvenile was also charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
Besides the two men, two additional attackers are also being sought. The suspects and victim are believed to be known to one another, police added.
Police are asking anyone who has may have information to contact detectives at 978-475-0411.
Geez, lots of stuff happening in the land of Oz lately. Maybe some overflow from Law town ? Time for a wall huh folks ?
That’s right a wall and a razor wire fence to surround the infamous city of Lawrence. I suggest that it formally from that day forward be called Lawrence medium security prison instead of the informally current name of Lawrence minimum security prison or illegal central criminal meeting house. Anything to stop the crime wave that is the city of Lawrence. Andover stay strong we will all pray 4 you.