Oct. 22, 2014—Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes announced an arrest in the shooting death of 36-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez this weekend.

ANTONIO RIVERA (D.O.B. 10/2/91) surrendered himself this afternoon on a warrant charging him with murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is accused of shooting Rodriguez during an altercation inside the French Naturalization Club on Spencer Avenue at about 1:20 a.m. Saturday.  Rodriguez died of his injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Chelsea Police detectives and State Police assigned to Conley’s office continue to investigate the incident and remind the public that anyone with information may contact Chelsea Police detectives at 617-466-4843 or the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may also call the Chelsea Police CrimeStoppers tip line at 617-466-4880, text the word CHELSEA and their information to TIP411 (847411), or submit information online at www.ChelseaPolice.com.

Rivera is expected to be arraigned in Chelsea District Court tomorrow.

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