Police converged on a Wendy’s in Methuen on Friday evening after a shooting was reported at the fast-food spot on Pleasant Valley Street. Officers could be seen at the restaurant as investigators started piecing together what happened. As of Friday night, the Methuen Police Department had not said whether anyone was hurt or if any arrests had been made.
What police said
According to NBC Boston, officers were called to the Pleasant Valley Street Wendy’s on Friday evening, and the department confirmed it is investigating a shooting at the location. The outlet reported that police had not released any information on possible injuries or suspects in custody and noted that no additional details were immediately available.
Where it happened
The incident took place at the Wendy’s listed as 90 Pleasant Valley Street on the chain’s official location page. That store entry shows the Methuen address and phone number but does not mention the reported shooting. Hoodline will update this story if authorities or the restaurant provide further information.
Local context
Gun violence has rattled Methuen in recent years. A triple shooting on Oct. 21, 2024, left teenagers wounded and resulted in arrests, according to Boston 25 News, and Hoodline previously reported on that case as well. Local coverage has shown investigators in those incidents teaming up with multiple agencies, combing through evidence and chasing down leads. Police say these kinds of investigations often stay active for days as more facts come into focus.
This is a developing story, and Hoodline will update coverage as Methuen police release new information. Anyone with tips for investigators is asked to call the Methuen Police Department’s non-emergency line at (978) 983-8698, according to the City of Methuen.
