Suspect Charged With Murder Of Salem Man

LYNN, MA – Authorities have charged Brian Brito, 21, of Manchester, N.H., with the murder of a Salem man.

The victim, who was identified as Sina Zangiband, 24, of Salem, was delivering food for Atha's Pizza when he was shot repeatedly on Monday.

"This was a brazen, senseless act that not only took the life of a hard-working young man, but also frightened community members," said District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett. "I am grateful to the many law enforcement officers who worked so diligently to obtain this warrant so that we may begin the process of securing justice on behalf of Mr. Zangiband and his family."

Brito is expected to be arraigned on first degree murder in Lynn District Court on Thursday. He is currently being held without bail on separate charges.

Brito is also scheduled to be arraigned in Lawrence District Court on Monday, April 3, on charges of aggravated rape, armed robbery while masked, and kidnapping, related to a North Andover incident this week.

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