Woman critically injured in shooting at Malden apartment complex
MALDEN – A woman was critically hurt when several people exchanged gunfire in a Malden apartment building.
It happened around 2:20 a.m. at Quarrystone at Overlook Ridge.
Larry Zepeda said he heard several gun shots ring out early Sunday morning that sent folks screaming and yelling for cover.
"Six shots, probably. I got two kids, we don't even know people walking around with guns and it's ridiculous," Zepeda said.
The Middlesex District Attorney's office said a 33-year-old woman was shot after a group of people got into an argument in the apartment building's lobby. Moments later, emergency crews could be seen giving the woman CPR. She was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
"It's sad and prayers go out to her family and praying that everybody can get through this as a community," resident Gina Reyes said.
Investigators said another man was also injured but is expected to be OK. They spent much of the afternoon speaking with neighbors and looking for answers. Police said it appears one of the men was targeted.
On this Father's Day weekend, many residents are fearful this violence may not stop.
"I can't necessarily say that I'm surprised. Unfortunately, I feel that the area has kind of gone downhill a little bit, I'm sorry to say. We pay a lot of money in rent," resident Heidi Sarno said.
Police are still investigating the shooting.
The shooting happened at the same complex where a rifle was stolen from a Massachusetts State Police cruiser back in March. Two teens were charged with the theft.
