Hector Raul Aybar-Soto, 26, of Lawrence, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 24-year-old Christopher Garcia on March 17, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.
Investigators allege Aybar-Soto gunned down Garcia near 216 Walnut Street just before midnight, authorities said.
Aybar-Soto was expected to be arraigned on Thursday in Lawrence District Court.
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