Thursday, 1/9 – Varian Clean-up Criticized by Beverly City Council – Coyotes Haunt Salem Streets – Three People Shot Dead in Andover

Weather – Today, chance of a shower, some clouds, temps to the mid 40s

Updated News from District Attorney on Andover Shootings – Addition to Podcast

A father, mother and their 12-year-old son were found fatally shot inside an Andover home early Thursday, in an apparent case of domestic violence, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe announced.

Andover Police received a 911 call just after 3:21 a.m. that originated inside the house at 48 Porter Road.

Responding officers breached two doors to gain entry. Inside, they found a 56-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman and their son, all deceased from gunshot wounds.

The deceased were identified as Andrew Robinson, his wife, Linda, and their son, Sebastian. The incident appears to be a tragic case of domestic violence and murder-suicide.
Andrew Robinson died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“Obviously, we know the how; we’re trying to figure out the why right now, so we’re going to need some time to figure that out,” Chief Keefe said during a news conference at the scene.

DA Tucker said: “There is no danger to the public, at all. This entire situation was contained within the address here.”

The District Attorney’s Office is mindful of the dangers of domestic violence and reminds the public it has personnel and programs to help victims cope, as do outside agencies.

In addition, DA Tucker recognized the work of first responders.

“We only need to look back at the last couple of weeks in Massachusetts, some of the difficult things that our first responders – our State Police detectives, our local detectives, local police officers, firefighters and EMS,” he said during the news conference. “These men and women do an extraordinary job under some very difficult circumstances.”

The incident is under investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office State Police Detective Unit, other divisions of the Massachusetts State Police and the Andover Police Department.

Community News Notes – Photos – Sports (Below)

Peabody Square – at mid-day

City of Lynn

Mayor Jared Nicholson – I want to extend my deepest sympathy and best wishes for a speedy recovery to the young person who was shot last night. No one should have to deal with violence at work and such an appalling disregard for human life must be condemned in the strongest terms.

Kim Driscoll – Birthday lunch for Governor Healey come from ZaZ in City Hall! Love taking part in the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge, supporting small businesses, and helping to add some top-notch restaurants to your “gotta-try” lists!

Peabody Institute Library – Join Miss Alex as she reads about the science behind hibernation. After learning more about hibernation, you will have the opportunity to make a den for your own stuffed animal. This will be held in the tech lab. Registration is required.