A death investigation is underway after a man was found shot in the head in a park in Lawrence Monday morning, authorities said.
Officers responding to a call at Riverfront State Park on Everett Street shortly before 12:30 p.m. found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head, according to Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker and the police chief. by Lawrence, Melix Bonilla.
The victim, whose name was not released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tucker and Bonilla made no mention of any arrests related to the shooting.
The Essex County Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit is assisting the Lawrence Police Department in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Lawrence police at 978-794-5900 or state police detectives at 978-745-8908.
This shooting happened just hours after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on Brook Street in Lawrence.
There were no additional details immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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