Two Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit in Dorchester; Firearm Recovered
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Boston Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the Dorchester area of Washington Street. Following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase, two individuals were arrested. A firearm and ballistic evidence were recovered, and the involved…
Boston, MA, August 20, 2026 —
Boston, MA – Boston Police arrested two individuals on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a ShotSpotter activation in the Dorchester neighborhood. The incident began when officers responded to the alert on Washington Street.
According to police reports, the response led to a vehicle pursuit and a subsequent foot chase. Both individuals were apprehended after the pursuit concluded.
During the investigation and arrests, officers recovered a firearm and ballistic evidence. The vehicle involved in the pursuit was discovered to be operating with stolen license plates.
Two Boston Police officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest of one of the suspects. The extent of their injuries was not detailed.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to the ShotSpotter activation or the identities of the arrested individuals were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
