Lawrence City Worker Killed In Afternoon Shooting

LAWRENCE, MA — A Lawrence city employee was killed while performing road work Wednesday, officials confirmed. Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett and Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque announced that police responded around 2 p.m. to a shots fired report around Andover and Clifton Streets, and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital and pronounced dead.

Investigators found the man was a Lawrence Department of Public Works employee, the release said.

"This is an active and fluid investigation," the release continued. "At this time, it is inappropriate to comment on suspects or possible motive. When further information is available, it will be released."

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.