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14-year-old boy charged with first degree murder in slaying of woman in Lawrence

A Lawrence teenager has been charged with fatally shooting a 19-year-old woman last week, officials said.

Jobe Santiago, 14, was arrested Wednesday and was arraigned on a charge of first degree murder in Lawrence District Court on Thursday, according to Essex District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office and online court records. He is being charged as an adult, the office said.

Around 9:20 p.m. on Sept. 6, Angie Aristy was found shot near 300 Howard Street, officials said. She was taken to Lawrence General Hospital, where she died a short time later, officials said.

Santiago pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail, according to court records.

His lawyer could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday.

A second juvenile, whose name was not released, was charged with assault with intent to rob in connection to the shooting, authorities said. The juvenile was slated to be arraigned Thursday in Lawrence Juvenile Court.

Santiago was arrested by state police and US Marshals, with assistance from police in Lowell and Lawrence, authorities said.

Aristy grew up in Lawrence and was remembered by her family as “smart, talented, strong & very ambitious,” according to an obituary.

“She will always be remembered for her tender heart towards her loved ones and her determination to strive for success,” the obituary said. “Angie will always be loved and missed by her family and friends.”

She is survived by her mother and four older siblings, according to the obituary.

The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

Santiago’s next court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 12, according to court records.


Nick Stoico can be reached at nick.stoico@globe.com.