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Vermont Police Arrest Suspect in Massachusetts Mother Shooting

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC · How we work

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Ryan Hanafin Arrested

U.S. police arrested 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin in Vermont after his mother was shot.
Andria Hanafin, 49, was found shot in her Reading, Massachusetts kitchen on October 8, 2026.
His firearm carry license was suspended Thursday morning.
Vermont officers stopped his Dodge Charger, plate 2PSY15, on Route 100 near Sugarbush Access Road at 2:30 p.m.
He was jailed without bail on a fugitive-from-justice charge, facing murder and assault charges in Massachusetts.

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Police Capture Suspect

Police captured the suspect in Andria Hanafin’s death.
Neighbors described Hanafin as a dedicated cat rescuer and veterinary technician.
Officers observed 20-30 cats roaming freely inside her home.
Local schools increased patrols and cancelled an evening committee meeting.
Grant Barton, a nearby resident, said he felt relieved after the suspect’s capture.

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Ryan Hanafin Arrested

U.S. police arrested 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin in Vermont after his mother was shot.
Andria Hanafin, 49, was found shot in her Reading, Massachusetts kitchen on October 8, 2026.
His firearm carry license was suspended Thursday morning.
Vermont officers stopped his Dodge Charger, plate 2PSY15, on Route 100 near Sugarbush Access Road at 2:30 p.m.
He was jailed without bail on a fugitive-from-justice charge, facing murder and assault charges in Massachusetts.

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