Authorities arrested a suspect accused in a broad daylight shooting outside a supermarket on Tuesday.
Revere police say a victim was shot in the parking lot of Stop & Shop on Squire Road around 6:30 p.m. He was transported to an area hospital.
Their condition is unknown at this time.
Officials say one suspect is in custody, although their name and the charges they face are unknown.
Video from a Tesla camera shows a confrontation between a group of people. One person appears to pull a gun from his waistband and shoot the victim just feet from the store’s entrance, where customers can be seen coming in and out.
The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, was sitting in his Tesla while it was charging in the parking lot and saw the whole thing.
“If that was a gunshot, please don’t let it get to me because I don’t want to get shot either,” the witness said. “It just happened at that moment.”
He said the man who was shot ran into Stop and Shop and the man who pulled the trigger quickly drove away.
Revere police temporarily closed the supermarket to investigate.
“When I spoke to the police, my whole body felt like butterflies,” the witness explained. “I’m still shocked by it.”
Officials say the shooting does not appear to be random.
In a statement, Stop & Shop said the safety of their customers is of the utmost importance:
Stop & Shop is aware of this unfortunate incident that occurred outside our Revere store and we are cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation. The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority and we are grateful to local law enforcement and first responders for their quick response. The Revere store has reopened to serve the community.
Stop & Shop spokesperson
No further information was immediately available.
Video captured by a Tesla camera shows an argument escalating into gunfire outside Stop & Shop on Squire Road in Revere. Police are not speculating on the motive but do not believe the shooting was random #Boston25 AT 10 & 11 pic.twitter.com/EOIKlEZSav
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