Man Wanted For Random Murder Could Be In Massachusetts: Police

BOSTON — A man who police say fatally shot a person at random in Philadelphia last month, and is wanted for two stabbings near Boston may be in the area, officers said Thursday.

Wagner Ernesto Tejada Pena, 24, is considered to be armed and dangerous, police said. They believe he could be in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood, hiding near Lawrence, or even in Rhode Island.

Police say Tejada-Pena shot and killed a random person in Philadelphia on June 21 after he tried to shoot at two other random people, but his gun malfunctioned. 77-year-old Loi Nguyen was just out for a morning walk when he was found fatally shot in the head by police.

It is still unclear why Tejada-Pena fired at the two people in Philadelphia, police say.

Boston police say he is also wanted in two Boston stabbings, and recently tried to kill members of his family. No additional information was provided by the Boston police about the stabbing incidents or threats against his family members.

Anyone with information is asked to call 617-343-4468 or send an anonymous tip in by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463). Anyone who sees him is asked not to approach him, but to call 9-1-1 immediately.