The Bllerica Police Department continues to investigate a shooting which occurred early Saturday morning at approximately midnight.

The incident occurred in East Billerica and no one was hurt.  Shortly after the incident took place an arrest was made in Lowell by Billerica and Lowell Police.  Arrested was Joseph Maccini, 20, of Lowell.  A firearm was recovered during the arrest.  We do not believe this was a random incident and the investigation remains active.

Mr. Maccini is expected to be arraigned in Lowell District Court on Monday morning for the following charges:

•  Assault to murder
• Carrying a firearm unlicensed
• Possession of ammunition without FID card
• Discharge of a firearm within 500 ft of a dwelling
• Possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute (Marijuana)

We expect additional information to be released once the investigation is completed.