# 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.
- Title: Mother Found Dead; Son May Be Armed · The Boston Globe
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/08/metro/reading-fatal-shooting-updates
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.