A Kenyan charged with attempted murder in Massachusetts

A Kenyan charged with attempted murder in Massachusetts

LOWELL — Police arrested two suspects on charges of attempted murder in two separate domestic assault incidents Friday.

Richard B. Medeiros, 32, of 300 Parkview Ave., was arrested on charges of attempted murder and domestic assault and battery.

Capt. Kevin Staveley said Medeiros allegedly struck his younger, half brother to the ground and began trying to choke him at his Parkview Avenue home. Staveley said Medeiros fled prior to police arrival.

Medeiros then called police from Jerry’s Food Store to report that he had been assaulted.

A witness said Medeiros was the aggressor. The two brothers were arguing over money, Staveley said.

Medeiros’ half brother had signs of having been choked, but declined medical attention, Staveley said.

In a separate incident, at about 2 p.m. Friday, Godfrey M. Njenga, 33, of 45 Pratt Ave., Apt. 4, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery.

Staveley said an argument between Njenga and his wife became physical and the suspect allegedly pushed his wife to the ground and held a clothes hanger across her throat in an attempt to choke her.

The woman was able to free herself, but then Njenga allegedly held a kitchen knife to her head and threatened to kill her and her 10-year-old son.

The woman was able to call police when she freed herself.

Police arrested Njenga without incident, Staveley said.

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