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Murder Conviction: Lynn Man Found Guilty Of Aspiring Pilot's 2017 Shooting Death
A man from the North Shore was found guilty in connection with the shooting death of a 24-year-old aspiring pilot whose family immigrated to the United States from Iran, officials said.
Brian Brito, age 27, of Lynn, was conviction of the first-degree murder of Mohammedreza “Sina” Zangiband, 24, of Salem, on Friday, June 9, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.
Zangiband's death, which came in March 2017, was part of a crime spree across the North Shore at the time, according to the DA's Office. The 12 counts of which Brito was found guilty included:…
Boston Man Fired Gun Repeatedly During Daylight Armed Robbery: Police
Police arrested a Boston after they said he fired multiple shots during an armed robbery during broad daylight on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Sylvester Coburn, 36, of Dorchester, faces armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, armed with intent to rob, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, Boston police said.
Investigators said Coburn approached a couple around 10 a.m. near 4374 Washington Street and demanded cash and jewelry. Surveillance video shows the victim and Coburn fighting over the gun when two rounds were fired. Luckily, no one was injured, police said.&nbs…
