Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Charlestown

BOSTON — A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Charlestown on Saturday night.

45-year-old David Menezes of Charlestown was arrested on Sunday night in Roxbury.

According to Boston Police, officers responded to 140 Main Street around 10:33 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a person stuck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male lying on the ground in the parking lot.

The victim, 46-year-old Joseph Donahue was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shannon Lundin said she grew up with Donahue in Charlestown, and have remained lifelong friends.

“He was a kind, loving, vibrant soul,” Lundin told Boston 25 over the phone Sunday. “No matter how much he struggled, he always tried. He was a very, very loyal person and he believed in sticking up for those that he loved, and sticking up for things he believed in.”

Menezes is expected to appear in Charlestown District Court on Monday morning.

The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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