Suspects in Shooting of Stoneham Man Arraigned

Editor's Note: This story was derived from information provided by the Suffolk County District attorney's office and the Winthrop Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

STONEHAM, MA—Two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of a 27-year-old Stoneham man at a party in Winthrop were arraigned Tuesday, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office announced in a statement.

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According to the statement, Andrew Guilfoyle, who lived at the home where the party took place, was held on $300,000 bail. Jared Damelio, a guest of the party, was held on $100,000 bail.

If either defendant posts bail, they are required to stay away from the victim and witnesses, surrender all firearms in their possession, and wear a GPS monitor, according to the statement. The next court date will be Aug. 4.

Officials say preliminary evidence shows the victim was involved in a fistfight at one point in the night. The man was thought to have left after that fight, only to return with an unarmed group after midnight.

The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries; He had surgery there.

Winthrop Police recovered the rifle at the scene. Guilfoyle allegedly admitted to owning and using the rifle in the incident.

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