Peabody Man Charged In Lynn Shooting That Killed 2, Injured 5

PEABODY, MA — Six suspects, including a Peabody man, were charged with murder this week in connection to a drive-by shooting in Lynn that killed two people and injured five others, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office.

Justin Alba, 25, of Peabody was among those charged in the shootings that killed Jandriel Heredia, 21, of Revere and Abraham Diaz, 25, of Lynn in September 2023.

Two of the suspects were 16 years old or younger.

In addition to Alba, Lynn residents Darwin Batista, 20, Yefferson Vallecillo Cambar, 22, Carlos Ramirez Corniel, 16, Leonardo Espinoza, 15, and Abel Severino Reyes, 21, were charged this week.

Alba, Batista, Vallecillo Cambar, and Severino Reyes were also charged with one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

"The double homicide that occurred last year was incredibly tragic," Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson said. "While nothing will replace the loss of Abraham Diaz and Jandriel Heredia or change how many lives were forever impacted by such heinous acts of violence, these charges are a meaningful step for the families as well as our entire community, which continues to deserve and demand peace.

"I appreciate the tireless efforts of all the law enforcement agencies that made this moment possible and the support those efforts have received from our community."

Arraignment dates have not yet been set.

"When gun violence threatens our communities and our neighborhoods," Essex County DA Paul Tucker said, "we will continue to work together to protect the families and individuals we serve in Essex County, and to bring to justice those that commit any and all violent crimes."