DA announces 2nd arrest in connection with fatal Methuen shooting
A second arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Methuen early Sunday morning, authorities announced Thursday.
Kelvin Francisco-Perez, 22, of Lawrence, was arrested Wednesday by Customs and Border Patrol agents and Port Authority Police while waiting for a flight at JFK airport in New York City, Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara said in a joint statement.
Francisco-Perez is facing charges including murder and armed robbery in the death of Carlos Bello, 31, of Methuen, authorities said.
On Sunday, police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Haverhill Street in Methuen just after 2 a.m. Minutes later, the department also was alerted that a male gunshot victim had arrived at Lawrence General Hospital.
Bello was pronounced dead at the hospital.
On Tuesday, Adrian Isabel, 17, of Methuen surrendered to authorities. He was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting.
Isabel pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lawrence District Court. He is being held without bail.
Massachusetts officials plan to begin the process of extraditing Francisco-Perez from New York in the next few days.
The case is being investigated by the Essex District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective Unit, as well as detectives from the Methuen and Lawrence police departments.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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