Teen shot inside Wendy’s restaurant in Methuen

May 1, 2026 - 22:02
Teen shot inside Wendy’s restaurant in Methuen

A teenager was shot inside a Wendy’s restaurant in Methuen Friday night, according to police.

Methuen police responded to the restaurant on Pleasant Valley Street for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one teenager was shot in the arm inside the building.

A second teenager was arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

A preliminary investigation suggests the two juveniles are known to each other. Police said the pair got into an argument, and the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the victim. Police said the victim’s injuries are non-life-threatening.

No other details were immediately available.

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