A Revere man was arrested this morning and charged with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Reading man that occurred last Monday, the Boston Globe reports.
John Burke, 25, was charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm. This is in connection with the death of Joseph Ronan, 22, who was shot in his home on Lawrence Road.
“We allege that this defendant intentionally and purposefully shot the victim numerous times with the intent to kill him over what appears to be a drug-related dispute,” said Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone in a statement according to the Globe.
Although details are still unknown, officials believe that Burke went to meet Ronan at his home and shot him upon entering the house.
Burke will be arraigned Monday in Woburn District Court.
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