1Boston, MA – A shooting incident occurred on Wednesday, November 19, as officers responded to a shot spotter activation in Dorchester. Ballistic evidence was found at the scene along with damage to a motor vehicle.

Witnesses reported two suspects fleeing the scene on a scooter. The scooter was later observed traveling recklessly, with the operator and passenger not wearing helmets.

While attempting to evade officers, the scooter lost control and collided with a police cruiser. The suspects then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.

One officer observed a suspect discard a firearm near Waldeck Street. Although a foot pursuit ensued, both suspects managed to escape, but the police were able to recover the firearm, a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.

District Detectives processed the firearm

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