North Shore Today Extra – Sue Gabriel, Executive Director of Beverly Bootstraps
Sports: Local photos posted below. Sports Desk shows will be posted Thursday morning.
Weather – Sunny today with temps to the low 50s.
Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)
Salem Public Schools
New England Lighthouses – Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse during a beautiful morning in Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA.
My Brother’s Table – The Table’s founding documents quote Dorothy Day: “We need places of hospitality… To give to those that have…The opportunity to serve those who have not.”
Rep. Manny Cruz (Salem) – Thank you to the people of Ward 2 who took the time to connect with me as I canvassed to collect signatures for my re-election efforts. I can’t wait to engage with more residents and to get back out there again tomorrow night and this weekend!
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo – Sarah and Michael from my office recently joined with the Salem State School of Social Work for a pinwheel ceremony to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Salem Thanks to the @SSUSocialWork team for organizing the event!
Salem Library – Children ages 18 months to 5 years are invited to a special evening storytime on Wednesday 4/17 at 6:30pm! Children are welcome to wear pajamas and enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish with Ms. Suzie. Register at salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tell-
Mass State Police
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section today added FRANKLIN M. LARAS, 27, to its list of Most Wanted fugitives. LARAS is wanted for murder for the Dec. 24, 2023 shooting homicide of Edward Javier-Perez at the Energy Lounge in Lawrence.
LARAS is 5’7” tall and approximately 200 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He is heavily tattooed on both arms and his torso, including the numbers 495 tattooed on his left shoulder and 1838 below the front of his neck. In addition to Lawrence, he has ties to Springfield and Palmer.
On Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, Lawrence Police responded to reports of gunfire at the Energy Lounge at 459 Broadway. Officers located Javier-Perez, 29, suffering from a gunshot wound. Javier-Perez was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. An investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police, and Lawrence Police identified LARAS as the shooter. Evidence suggests that shortly after entering the club, LARAS had an altercation with Javier-Perez, during which he drew a handgun and shot the victim from close range. LARAS fled the scene and remains at large. The firearm used in the shooting was not recovered.
Investigators obtained an arrest warrant from Essex Superior Court charging LARAS with murder and two counts of a firearms violation. The firearms offenses are enhanced versions based on LARAS’ having two prior convictions for crimes involving drugs or violence.
FRANKLIN LARAS is actively attempting to evade capture and should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees or has information about LARAS is urged not to approach, but rather, to call the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section at 1-800-KAPTURE (1-800-527-8873) or call 911.
Sports
Endicott College – Congratulations to our teams on their postseason achievements! The cheerleading team finished ninth overall at the NCA College Nationals. Women’s rugby won their 11th CCRC Championship, their third straight title. Men’s rugby also won its third consecutive CCRC 7s Championship.
