Police arrested the suspect in the fatal shooting in Peabody.
Charles Burgess, 26, of Peabody will be arraigned for murder in Peabody District Court.
Peabody Police responded to 78 Wallis Street at approximately 9:41 last evening for a reported shooting. They found the victim, Prince Thompson, 25, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Salem Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in cour
From:
Carrie Kimball
Director of Communications
Essex District Attorney’s Office