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  • Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

    Suspect arrested in Christmas Eve murder in Lawrence

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    LAWRENCE — The suspect in a murder on Christmas Eve at the Energy Lounge nightclub has been captured, authorities said.

    Franklin Laras, 27, who allegedly shot and killed Edward Javier Perez, 29, “is now in custody,” Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker announced Thursday night.

    Laras now faces arraignment Friday in Salem Superior Court.

    Details on Laras’ capture were not available Thursday night.

    An arrest warrant charges Laras with murder and two counts of firearms violation with two prior violent or drug crimes.

    Laras has been wanted by police since the shooting at Energy Lounge at 459 Broadway. He was placed on the state’s most wanted list.

    At 12:20 a.m. on Christmas Eve, Lawrence police responded to the nightclub for reported gunfire.

    Officers found Javier-Perez wounded. He was treated by Lawrence police and emergency medical technicians and taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

    Laras was identified as the suspect after an investigation by Lawrence police, state troopers and Tucker’s office.

    Laras is alleged to have had an altercation with Javier-Perez shortly after entering the nightclub. Laras allegedly drew a handgun and fired a shot at Javier-Perez from close range, according to a previous state police release.

    He then fled the scene.

    Laras was considered armed and dangerous. He also has ties to Springfield and Palmer, Massachusetts, state police said.

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    By Jill Harmacinski jharmacinski@eagletribune.com

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  • Authorities identify Pelham man shot, killed by officer

    Authorities identify Pelham man shot, killed by officer

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    NASHUA, N.H. — Authorities have identified a Pelham man who was shot and killed by police Sunday night outside Lowe’s at 143 Daniel Webster Highway.

    Ryan Prudhomme, 41, died of a single gunshot wound to the chest outside the home improvement store. The investigation of the officer-involved shooting continues.

    Attorney General John Formella and New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall identified the man in a joint statement.

    An autopsy confirmed that Prudhomme died from the gunshot wound, according to the state’s chief medical examiner.

    Nashua police responded to Lowe’s about 8:45 p.m. They were following up on a report from the Pelham Police Department to be on the lookout for Prudhomme, who was armed when he left his home.

    Prudhomme still had a handgun when officers encountered him outside the store, authorities said.

    Two officers fired less-lethal munitions while another officer used deadly force. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but the man died from his injuries, the authorities said.

    The officers’ identities will not be released until formal interviews occur, which can take five to 10 days, according to the statement.

    The investigation is being conducted by the state Department of Justice and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit.

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    By Angelina Berube | aberube@eagletribune.com

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