Report ID: 2026-05-01
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Occupants: Two — a 20-year-old Lawrence woman (deceased) and a 20-year-old Lawrence man (critical condition)
Injuries/Fatalities: One fatality (20-year-old woman, pronounced dead Friday morning); one critical injury (20-year-old man, hospitalized)
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Unknown
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: N/A
Narrative
On the night of Thursday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 9:21 p.m., a shooting and vehicle crash occurred in the area of 63 Erving Avenue in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Responding officers located two 20-year-old Lawrence residents — a woman and a man — inside a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
The woman was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead Friday morning; her identity has not been released. The man remains in critical condition at an area hospital. The circumstances surrounding both the shooting and the crash are under active investigation by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.
It remains unclear who fired the shots or the sequence of events leading to the crash. Full details are developing.
When a loved one is lost in a violent or fatal crash, families are often left with more questions than answers during an already devastating time. If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident, understanding your legal rights early can make a critical difference. Victims and their families may wish to get their free crash report as a first step in exploring all available options.
This report contains details provided by WCVB and is NOT an official crash report.
