The Medford Police Department has arrested Core Moore, 22, of Medford, in connection with the July 5, 2025, shooting that left a juvenile injured on Light Guard Drive.
Moore was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant with the assistance of the Northern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT Team.
He has been charged with the following offenses:
– Armed assault to murder (3 counts)
– Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
– Assault with a dangerous weapon
– Assault and battery on a family/household member
– Strangulation or suffocation
– Carrying a firearm without a license
– Discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling
He is expected to be arraigned in Somerville District Court on Monday morning.
This remains an active investigation being conducted by the Medford Police Detective Unit in collaboration with the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
We commend the hard work and collaboration of our officers, detectives, and partner agencies that led to a swift arrest in this case.
We continue to urge anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact the Medford Police Department Detective Division at 781-391-6767. Those wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the same number.