Misryoum reports the DA says both victims in a fatal Lawrence crash had gunshot wounds, and the case is under investigation.
A fatal car crash in Lawrence took two lives, and investigators say the victims were both dealing with gunshot wounds.
Misryoum reports that the Essex County district attorney said the crash occurred near 63 Erving Ave. on April 30 at about 9:21 p.m., involving a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with two people inside. The DA identified the victims as Nayeli Liriano, 20, and Alexander Carvajal Mendez, 20.
The DA said both Liriano and Mendez were found with gunshot wounds. Liriano was taken to a local hospital and died Friday morning, while Mendez was transported to a hospital in critical condition and died Saturday evening.
This kind of case often depends on piecing together timelines and connections between the shooting and the crash, which can shape everything from charges to what evidence investigators prioritize.
Meanwhile, Misryoum notes that the investigation is being handled by state police alongside Lawrence police. Authorities are examining the shooting, the crash itself, and the relationship between the two victims.
For families and the community, details like these can add urgency and uncertainty, especially when investigators are still working to understand what happened before the crash and why it unfolded the way it did.
No further details about potential suspects or how the gunshot wounds occurred were included in the DA’s statement. Misryoum will continue to follow developments as the investigation proceeds.