Man, 22, Shot His Mom, Her Friend With Illegally Purchased Pistol: DA

A 22-year-old Middlesex County man is being held for a mental health evaluation after police arrested him for shooting his mother and one of her friends, authorities said.

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Josh Lanier

09/30/2023 5:40 p.m.

Brent Justice Roman-Finnagan of Lexington used an illegally purchased pistol to pull off the attack, the Middlesex County District Attorney said.

Roman-Finnagan's mom, age 57, called 911 around 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, to report that her son had shot her and her friend, a 55-year-old Haverhill woman, the prosecutor said. Their names were not released.

Lexington police took Roman-Finnagan into custody without issue and helped get the two wounded women to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both are in stable condition.

Roman-Finnagan is charged with:

Armed assault with intent to murder (two counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (two counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury
Assault and battery as a result of discharge of a firearm (two counts)
Possession of a firearm
Possession of ammunition

Lexington police and the Middlesex DA's office are investigating the shooting.

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