Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Reading Police Chief David J. Clark have confirmed an apparent homicide investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a Center Avenue home early Thursday morning.
At approximately 12:38 a.m., Reading Police received a 911 call reporting that a 49-year-old woman had been found inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are seeking Ryan Hanafin, a 22-year-old member of the household who is currently unaccounted for, along with a vehicle registered to him.
Hanafin is described as approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. Investigators believe he may be operating a black 2010 Dodge Charger with Massachusetts license plate 2PSY15.
The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Reading Police, and the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the district attorney’s office.
Public Safety Alert: Anyone who sees Hanafin or the vehicle is urged not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death. The investigation is ongoing.
