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Philadelphia Murder Suspect Nabbed In Massachusetts

A man wanted for a Philadelphia murder could was arrested in Massachusetts, authorities said.

Wagner Tejeda-Pena

Wagner Tejeda-Pena

Photo Credit: Boston Police Department

Wagner Ernesto Tejeda-Pena was wanted for fatally shooting Loi Nguyen, age 77, while he was on a walk in Philadelphia on the morning of June 21, CBS Philadelphia reports.

Tejeda-Pena also tried shooting two other victims fifteen minutes before shooting Nguyen but his gun malfunctioned, Boston Police said.

Tejeda-Pena was also wanted in connection with two stabbings in Boston, including a homicide in West Roxbury, and has also threatened family members, police added.

He was arrested in the area of Broadway and Manchester Street in Lawrence around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, Lawrence Police said on Facebook.

Tejeda-Pena has since been charged as a fugitive in connection with the Philadelphia homicide. Hr is also facing two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in connection with the West Roxbury District Court arrest warrants, police added. 

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