Luis Santana arrested in connection with Thursday shooting in Lawrence

An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting in Lawrence Thursday morning that injured two, police said.

Luis Santana, 46, of Lawrence was arrested following an investigation into the shooting, which took place in the woods behind Manchester Street Park near the Lawrence and Metheun line, the Lawrence Police Department said.

Two individuals sustained gunshot wounds considered non-life-threatening, while a third individual was also injured, but not related to the shooting, police said.

All three were treated on scene before being brought to Lawrence General Hospital.

Santana was charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and two counts of illegal possession of a firearm.

He will be arraigned in Lawrence District Court.

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