Beverly, Massachusetts, October 15, 2025
News Summary
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious injury in Beverly, Massachusetts. The incident occurred on Simon Street, leading to an injured woman being transported to Massachusetts General Hospital. The case is ongoing under the investigation of state and local police, with privacy protections in place for the juvenile defendant.
Beverly — A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Beverly, Massachusetts. He faces charges of armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. The teen’s name is not being released due to his age.
Immediate facts
The boy was arraigned on Tuesday in Salem Juvenile Court. Beverly police responded to a home on Simon Street around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday following reports of shots fired. Officers found an injured woman at the scene who appeared to have been shot. The victim, whose name and age have not been disclosed, was transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital. There has been no update on the victim’s condition.
Investigation and public safety
The shooting remains under investigation by both state and local police. The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that no further details will be released because the case involves a juvenile. Investigators have stated that there is no ongoing danger to the public related to the incident.
Scene observations and community reaction
A witness reported seeing a male suspect run from the scene and said there was a substantial police presence shortly after the shooting. The witness also reported concern over safety in the area and described the neighborhood as rowdy.
Legal process and juvenile privacy
Because the accused is a juvenile, standard privacy protections apply and the teen’s name will not be released in public filings or reports. The arraignment took place in Salem Juvenile Court, which handles cases involving minors. The Essex District Attorney’s Office has limited public comment to avoid disclosing additional information about a juvenile defendant.
What is known and what remains limited
Law enforcement has confirmed the basic sequence of events: police responded after reports of shots fired; an injured woman who appeared to have been shot was located and flown to a hospital; and a juvenile male was charged and arraigned. Beyond those core facts, officials have withheld additional detail because the case involves a juvenile defendant and because the investigation is ongoing.
Next steps
Prosecutors and police will continue their investigation. The juvenile defendant will proceed through the juvenile court process beginning with the arraignment that already occurred. Any further criminal filings, case dates, or outcomes will be handled through Salem Juvenile Court and the Essex County legal system in accordance with Massachusetts law on juvenile proceedings.
Background context
Shooting incidents that involve juvenile suspects are subject to additional confidentiality and procedural rules aimed at balancing public safety and the privacy of minors. Local police, state investigators, and the district attorney coordinate on cases that require specialized handling, including decisions about whether a juvenile defendant will be prosecuted in juvenile court or transferred to adult court under specific legal criteria. In this case, the arraignment occurred in Salem Juvenile Court, indicating initial handling within the juvenile system.
Reporting and community information
Authorities have asked the public to direct any tips or relevant information to Beverly police and to avoid sharing or speculating about identities. Investigators continue to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and review any available footage or forensic results as part of the ongoing inquiry.
FAQ
Who has been charged?
A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Beverly, Massachusetts.
What charges does the suspect face?
He faces charges of armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.
Is the suspect’s name being released?
The teen’s name is not being released due to his age.
Where and when was the arraignment?
The boy was arraigned on Tuesday in Salem Juvenile Court.
Where and when did the shooting occur?
Beverly police responded to a home on Simon Street around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday following reports of shots fired.
Was there a victim and where was the victim taken?
Officers found an injured woman at the scene who appeared to have been shot.
The victim, whose name and age have not been disclosed, was transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Is there an update on the victim’s condition?
There has been no update on the victim’s condition.
Who is investigating the shooting?
The shooting remains under investigation by both state and local police.
Will more details be released?
The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that no further details will be released because the case involves a juvenile.
Did witnesses observe the scene?
A witness reported seeing a male suspect run from the scene and said there was a substantial police presence shortly after the shooting.
Is the public at risk?
Investigators have stated that there is no ongoing danger to the public related to the incident.
Quick reference table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Simon Street, Beverly, Massachusetts |
| Time of police response | Around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday |
| Suspect | 14-year-old boy (name not released due to age) |
| Charges | Armed assault with intent to murder; assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury |
| Arraignment | Arraigned on Tuesday in Salem Juvenile Court |
| Victim | Injured woman; transported by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital; name and age not disclosed |
| Investigation | Ongoing; under investigation by both state and local police |
| Public safety | Investigators have stated that there is no ongoing danger to the public related to the incident |
| Prosecutor comment | The Essex District Attorney’s Office stated that no further details will be released because the case involves a juvenile |
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