Boy, 15, charged in April 16 Lynn murder

LYNN – A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of Amoy Blake, who was allegedly committing an armed robbery.
Blake’s best friend,Jahleel Sanders Williams,remains held without bail on a murder charge for allegedly participating in the armed robbery.
“A 15-year-old male is in custody; it is related to the Amoy Blake case and we expect him to be arraigned tomorrow,” Essex District Attorney Spokesperson Steve O’Connell confirmed Wednesday.
Lynn Police responded to a shooting in the first-floor hallway at 192 Washington St. at 12:30 a.m. April 16. Blake, 18, was taken to Union Hospital, where he died of his injuries.
Officials said Blake and Sanders Williams were trying to rob a 24-year-old city man at gunpoint when the man pulled out his licensed gun and fatally shot Blake.
Williams,17, pleaded not guilty the next day in Lynn District Court on charges of attempt to commit a crime, armed robbery; and murder.He was ordered held without bail.
Prosecutors said that since Blake died while allegedly committing a felony, other participants in that felony can be criminally liable for the teen’s death.
The 15-year-old has been charged with murder and is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge Thursday in Lynn District Court, according to O’Connell. O’Connell said he could release no further information prior to arraignment. The 24-year-old man told police one or two other people were with Blake during the alleged incident, according to court records.Although they are juveniles, both Williams and the 15-year-old will be tried as adults in accordance with state law because they are each being charged with murder.