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Shortly after 3 a.m., this morning Andover Police received a 911 call for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival to 48 Porter Street, police executed a breach of the main entrance to the home and found three individuals suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that the victims are related.
Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe identified the victims as a 56-year-old father, a 55-year-old mother, and their 12-year-old son. Their names have not been released. Investigators are working to notify next of kin. “Obviously we know the how, but we’re trying to figure out the why right now,” Keefe said.
Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said that he believes this is a scene that is contained to the specific address and that there is no threat to the public.
Massachusetts State Police assigned to Tucker’s office are assisting Andover Police with the investigation.
Essex County D.A. photo.
Essex County D.A. photo.
