LYNN — A Lynn teen has been indicted for murder in connection with the Chelsea shooting that killed 19-year-old Pablo Villeda and injured six others, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.
Emanuel Marrero, 17, was charged by a Suffolk County Grand Jury on Monday with first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, five counts of aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, six counts of armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by discharging a firearm.
Efrain Vega, 17, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm for his participation in the incident.
In the early morning hours of March 6, Chelsea Police responded to 120 Washington Ave. for multiple calls of a disturbance at a party in a vacant apartment. Inside, officers found seven victims, whose ages ranged from 15-22, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Villeda was taken to Whidden Hospital where he died from his injuries. Surviving victims were treated at Whidden and Massachusetts General hospitals.
State and Chelsea Police detectives identified Marrero as the gunman and arrested him the next day. Vega’s role was revealed through further investigation.
Marrero is scheduled to be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on June 29. Vega will be arraigned in Chelsea Juvenile Court on July 11.
