THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 18, 2024 Page 5 Everett man, 22, found guilty of murder after Homecoming Football Game in 2021 M iddlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Everett Chief of Police Paul Strong announced that Michael J. Stanton, 22, of Everett, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting Craig McDonald, Jr., 20, of Randolph, on October 22, 2021. The shooting followed the annual homecoming football game in Everett. “This case is an example of the dangerous trend of young people illegally possessing fi rearms and using them to perpetrate violence in our communities. As hundreds of students, families and other spectators milled around the stadium celebrating an annual football tradition, the defendant brazenly tracked McDonald down in that same neighborhood. When he found him, he used an illegally possessed fi rearm to end his life. This was truly a senseless tragedy. Although nothing can mitigate the harm done by this defendant, this prosecution refl ects our commitment to holding accountable those who commit these violent acts,” said District Attorney Ryan. On October 22, 2021, at approximately 7:57 p.m., Everett Police responded to a 911 call reporting shots being fi red in the area of Revere Street and Second Street. Minutes later, Everett Police were notifi ed that Craig McDonald, Jr. had been taken to the CHA Everett Hospital Emergency Department suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The investigation revealed that the shooting occurred after a confl ict on social media. On the day of the murder, the involved parities attended the homecoming game where the defendant and his friends actively monitored McDonald and his girlfriend. When the victim left the game, Stanton and his friends followed him to his car and shot him while he was seated in his parked car. Stanton, who was 19 years old at the time, was convicted following a three-week trial.Stanton’s co-defendant, Luiz Perlera, who is also charged with the murder of McDonald, Jr., is scheduled to be tried on October 23, 2024, in Middlesex Superior Court. The Assistant District Attorneys assigned to this case are Carrie Spiros, Andrew Ineson and Tim Ferriter. The Victim Witness Advocate is Susan Marshall. The case was investigated jointly by the Everett and Massachusetts State Police. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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