Reading mother found dead, son sought as person of interest

Key Points:

• Ryan Hanafin, a 22-year-old person of interest in the death of his mother, Andria Hanafin, in Reading, Massachusetts, was arrested by Vermont State Police near Sugarbush Access Road after being sought in connection with the case.
• Andria Hanafin, 49, was found dead at her home with a suspected gunshot wound; the incident is being investigated as a domestic violence case, though Ryan Hanafin has not been formally charged or named a suspect.
• Police had considered Hanafin armed and dangerous, suspending his gun license and urging the public not to approach him; he was located after a search in Warren, Vermont, a place he frequents.
• The family had no significant prior police history, and the victim’s husband reported discovering her body early Thursday morning; their younger son was home and unharmed, while the older son was initially missing but later found.
• Reading Public Schools maintained normal operations with increased police presence and indoor recess for elementary students as a precaution, with officials emphasizing ongoing communication and safety measures.