Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Lowell

LOWELL - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent Kelly Richardson have confirmed the investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 3:33 p.m. outside a residence on Coral Street in Lowell.

The preliminary investigation suggests that at approximately 3:33 p.m. Lowell Police responded to Coral Street in Lowell for a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, police located the victim, identified as Deija Mendez, 23 of Boston, in the front seat of a black Chevrolet Tahoe suffering from a gunshot wound. Ms. Mendez was pronounced dead on the scene. At this time this is not believed to be a random incident. This is an active investigation and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Lowell Police at 978-459-8477.

Additional updates will be provided as they are available.