From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Mother Found Dead; Son May Be Armed
A mother of three was fatally shot in Reading home; police search for son who may be armed and dangerous.
In brief
A mother of three was fatally shot in Reading home; police search for son who may be armed and dangerous. A 49-year-old mother in Reading was found dead by her husband after a fatal shooting; police are searching for her 22-year-old son who may be armed. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Mother Found Dead
A 49-year-old mother was found fatally shot in her kitchen by her husband after he returned from work.
“It’s alleged to be domestic violence at this point, although not the traditional domestic violence situation that we think of.”
Son May Be Armed
Authorities identified Ryan Hanafin, 22, as a person of interest who may be armed and dangerous.
“Residents should use 'extreme caution' if they encounter him.”
Last Seen Driving
Ryan Hanafin was last seen driving a 2010 black Dodge Charger with license plate 2PSY15 on Interstate 93 around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday.
“He was last seen traveling on Interstate 93 in the Tewksbury area around 7:25 p.m. Wednesday.”
Tragic Family Loss
The family has three children; the youngest, 13, was home when the shooting occurred.
“The 13-year-old said he’d last seen his mother at 5 p.m. Wednesday when he left the house with some friends and did not return until around 9 p.m.”
The big picture
A 49-year-old mother in Reading was found dead by her husband after a fatal shooting; police are searching for her 22-year-old son who may be armed.
