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1 Seriously Hurt in Shooting at Restaurant in Nashua; Man Arrested

Andrew Lennartson was arrested by members of the SWAT team after the shooting at Casa Vieja Mexican Grill

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A man was arrested by members of Nashua, New Hampshire's SWAT team for allegedly shooting someone at a Mexican restaurant early Sunday morning, police said.

Officers arrived at Casa Vieja Mexican Grill on Main Street about 1 a.m. after a report of a person shot, and found a chaotic scene, Nashua police said.

A man had been shot once and had serious injuries; he was taken to the hospital, according to police.

Investigators determined that Andrew Lennartson, a 25-year-old from Nashua, was the gunman and obtained a warrant for his arrest on a charge of first-degree assault. He was arrested about 1:40 p.m., police said.

Lennartson faces other charges as well, including reckless conduct and felonious use of firearms. He is due in Hillsborough County Superior Court on Monday, according to police.

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