Alexander Muzarol Faces Three-Year Sentence for Beverly Shooting

Alexander Muzarol faces a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in Salem Juvenile Court to charges stemming from the 2025 shooting of his girlfriend in Beverly.

On Friday, the now 15-year-old Muzarol admitted guilt to carrying an unlicensed firearm, armed assault with intent to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon that resulted in serious bodily injury. On Oct. 11, 2025, Muzarol was 14 when he shot his 15-year-old girlfriend in the head on Simon Street in Beverly, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office said.

The victim told the court about the permanent toll of the attack during her statement.

“The crime did not just affect me on the day I was shot; it affects me every single day,” she said. “I lost my health, my sense of safety, and the life I was supposed to have. My family has suffered too, watching me fight for my life and helping me through every step of my recovery. Every day is a reminder of how this crime changed my life forever.”

The commonwealth recommended a sentence of 8-10 years in state prison, alongside a Department of Youth Services commitment until Muzarol turned 18. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker noted the reasoning behind that recommendation.

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“Given the seriousness of this offense and the devastating lifelong injuries suffered by the victim, we sought a substantial state prison sentence,” Tucker said.

The Salem Juvenile Court judge ultimately imposed a three-year prison sentence paired with a Department of Youth Services commitment until age 21. The district attorney’s office said that, due to that commitment, Muzarol is not anticipated to spend any period behind bars in a state facility.

Massachusetts maintains a statewide toll-free domestic violence hotline called SafeLink at 877-785-2020 for anyone seeking help or resources.