Massachusetts Police Search for Ryan Hanafin Following Mother's Death

<p>Massachusetts police are searching for a 22-year-old man, Ryan Hanafin, who is believed to be driving a black Dodge Charger after his mother, Andria Hanafin, was found dead from a gunshot wound in her kitchen early Thursday morning.</p><p>Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan stated that Reading police received a call at approximately 12:38 a.m. from the victim's husband, Matthew Hanafin, 48, who discovered his wife deceased upon returning to their home on Center Avenue. The couple's 13-year-old child was present in the home at the time.</p><p>Ryan identified the victim as Andria Hanafin, 49, and noted that a manhunt is currently underway for their older son, Ryan Hanafin.</p><p>Ryan Hanafin is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with shoulder-length straight blonde hair, a mustache, and glasses. He is believed to be driving a 2010 black Dodge Charger with Massachusetts license plate 2PSY15.</p><p>The District Attorney mentioned that there was no significant history of police calls to the family home.</p><p>According to police, Ryan Hanafin was out with friends until around 9 p.m. on Wednesday and stated that he went directly to his bedroom upon returning home, not seeing his mother. Matthew Hanafin reported that he had not spoken with his older son since Wednesday morning.</p><p>Reading Police Chief David J. Clark indicated that while Ryan Hanafin is a person of interest, he should be considered potentially armed and dangerous. Authorities urge anyone who sees him or his vehicle to call 911 and not to approach him.</p><p>This is a developing story.</p>