In the early hours of a Wednesday morning in Lynn, Massachusetts, the life of Anthony Betancourt, a 32-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short. On April 10, 2019, shortly after midnight, police responded to a call on Williams Avenue and found Betancourt on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his back. He was rushed to Salem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Friends and family remembered Anthony as a devoted father and a hardworking man.
He was a lifelong resident of Lynn, having attended the local public schools. At the time of his death, he was working as a stocker and clerk at Home Depot. Those who knew him spoke of his love for his son and his passion for sports. In the wake of his death, a small memorial of candles was created by friends at the scene of the shooting.
The Essex County District Attorney's office and the Lynn Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Betancourt's death. Authorities canvassed the neighborhood, which residents described as typically quiet, seeking information from the public.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Anthony Betancourt. Information regarding any potential suspect or suspects has not been released by law enforcement officials. The case is considered an active and ongoing investigation.
