Overview

• The defendant was arraigned in Salem Juvenile Court, and authorities have not released his name because he is underage.
• Prosecutors charged the teen with armed assault with intent to murder and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury.
• Beverly police responded to a Simon Street home around 7:15 p.m. Saturday after reports of shots fired and found a wounded woman.
• The victim was flown by medical helicopter to Massachusetts General Hospital, and officials have not provided an update on her condition.
• The Essex District Attorney’s Office says the investigation continues with state and local police, and investigators indicated there is no danger to the public.