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July 9, 2008

Update: Parents of slain Mansfield man speak out

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in the shooting of a Mansfield man found dead behind the wheel of a running car.

Mark Hayden of Mansfield was arrested last night at the town's police station.

He faces charges including murder at his arraignment, which has been postponed until 2 p.m. today.

Eighteen-year-old Andrew Colwell was found Monday night in a car with a gunshot wound to the head outside a condominium complex in Mansfield, about 25 miles south of Boston.

The Colwell family has sent a statement, through the Bristol County District Attorney's Office:

“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the heath care professionals and law enforcement agencies for their relentless efforts in assisting Andrew and our family during this very difficult time. We ask that the media respects our need for privacy as we begin to grieve the loss of our son Andrew.”

Hayden was wanted for questioning after the shooting and was spotted by MBTA officials Monday afternoon at South Station in Boston.

He was stopped by police and agreed to return to Mansfield for questioning.

Authorities did not immediately comment on a motive.

-- The Associated Press

Posted by Jack Perry  at 11:20 AM | Permalink

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