Arrests Made in Andover BB Gun Shooting

ANDOVER - A 19-year-old Andover man and a juvenile accomplice are facing assault and robbery charges after Andover police say they beat and used a BB gun to shoot the victim in the torso, then stole his cash and cell phone.

Andover police arrested Jonathan Haywood, 19, and an unidentified 17-year-old juvenile, both from Andover, charging them both with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon , armed robbery and larceny over $250, Andover Police Chief Patrick Keefe said in a press release.

The juvenile was also charged with possession to distribute a Class C drug.

Shortly before midnight on Thursday, Andover police responded to 311 Lowell St. for a report of an assault with a dangerous weapon. During the investigation police discovered a juvenile victim was robbed and beaten by several men. The suspects and the victim are known to each other, police said.

During the assault, the victim was hit with a weapon and shot several times in the torso with a BB gun. The victim was robbed of his cell phone and cash. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Police say this is an active investigation. Andover police are searching for two other suspects. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Andover Police detectives at 978-475-0411.