STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 19-year-old man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and subsequently punched an NYPD officer, according to authorities.

Anthony Templeman, a resident of the 200 block of Lamoka Avenue in Great Kills, was arrested Monday evening after he was pursued by police, a spokesperson with the NYPD told the Advance/SILive.com.

Officers responded to a report of a man with a firearm in Elm Park, police said. After receiving a description of the alleged suspect, officers were able to locate the teen matching the description, the spokesperson added.

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