LOWELL, Mass. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with fatally shooting a 15-year-old girl hours before she was scheduled to attend her middle school graduation in Massachusetts, authorities said.
Not guilty pleas were entered in court Tuesday on behalf of Trevor Bady. He was arraigned on charges of of murder, armed home invasion, unlawful possession of a firearm, and other charges. A phone number for him could not be found and his court-appointed attorney declined to comment on the case after the hearing.
The girl, Ahliana Dickey, of Lowell, was supposed to have attended her eighth grade graduation on June 14, but did not show up. Her grandmother called police after 6 p.m. to report that Dickey had been found inside the home. Police said she had suffered from apparent gunshot wounds.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said at a news conference Monday that Bady had been a boyfriend of Dickey’s “for some period of time.”
Police said they received a call earlier June 14, shortly after midnight, saying a male and a female were fighting outside. The caller reported a female screaming, “Get off me, get away from me, I don’t want to be with you anymore.” The caller also reported hearing gunshots, police said.
Police responded to the scene but could not find anyone. Video recovered from the area allegedly showed a female, later identified as Dickey, yelling for help shortly before midnight, and a man, allegedly identified as Bady, leaving her home shortly after midnight.
They said the man allegedly had taken an Uber to and from Dickey’s home before and after she was shot. The driver later identified the passenger.
Tragedy struck a community in [location] as authorities confirmed that a 15-year-old girl was fatally shot just hours before her middle school graduation. The young girl, whose name has not been released, was a promising student with a bright future ahead of her. The incident has left her family, friends, and classmates in shock and mourning.
According to reports, the shooting occurred in the [neighborhood] area on [date]. The victim was found with gunshot wounds and was rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The news of the young girl’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the community. Many are struggling to come to terms with the senseless violence that claimed the life of a promising young student. The victim’s classmates and teachers are devastated by the loss, as they were looking forward to celebrating her graduation just hours later.
In response to the tragedy, grief counselors have been made available to students and staff at the middle school. The school community is coming together to support each other during this difficult time, and plans are being made to honor the memory of the young girl at the graduation ceremony.
Authorities are working tirelessly to bring those responsible for the shooting to justice. They are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help in the investigation. The community is also coming together to support the victim’s family during this difficult time, with many offering their condolences and assistance in any way they can.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact that gun violence can have on individuals and communities. It highlights the need for greater efforts to prevent such senseless acts of violence and to support those affected by them. As the community mourns the loss of a young life cut short, they are also coming together to remember and honor the victim’s memory.
