Yesterday afternoon in Mattapan, a dispute escalated to a point where Boston police found themselves wrestling a loaded gun from a suspect on Blue Hill Ave. At approximately 2:51 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to respond to a report of a person with a gun at 1551 Blue Hill Avenue. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Dwan Allison of Revere, MA, was arrested for various firearm offenses.
A confrontation inside 1549 Blue Hill Ave. had spilled into the street, according to a
Boston Police Department
statement
. The victim informed officers of the argument that led to the escalation. Police conducted an investigation, confirming that the suspect, later seen fleeing down Blue Hill Ave. towards Fairway St., was in possession of a firearm. A detailed description of the suspect prompted an immediate search of the vicinity.
Shortly after the incident, officers spotted and approached an individual matching the suspect’s description outside a Burger King on Cummins Hwy. During the encounter, Allison reportedly became combative as officers conducted a pat frisk, where they found a cross-body bag holding an object believed to be a gun. His subsequent actions, described as “actively interfering” with police efforts, prompted officers to try and restrain him, as per
Boston Police Department
.
The situation intensified when Allison allegedly moved his hands towards the bag and resisted apprehension, as reported by the Boston Police Department. Struggle ensued, during which officers issued verbal commands while trying to secure his hands. In a moment dosed with tension, fearing that Allison was attempting to access the weapon, officers took him to the ground. Allison then reportedly placed his hands under his chest, seemingly in an attempt to manipulate the contents of his bag. Finally, officers managed to handcuff Allison and retrieved a “Stoger Cougar 3000” chambered in 9mm—loaded with one round in the chamber and nine in the magazine—from his bag, reported by
Boston Police Department
.
Allison is set to face multiple charges, including Carrying a Firearm Without a License and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. His arraignment will take place at Dorchester District Court. The incident is a stark reminder of the potential volatility in everyday altercations and the ever-pressing challenges faced by law enforcement on the streets of Boston.
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