Man Arrested in Connection with Roxbury Shots Fired Incident
On August 31, 2026, detectives arrested David Dillard, 22, of Randolph, in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred on April 14, 2026, near 14 Abbotsford Street in Roxbury.
Boston, MA, September 2, 2026 — Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a shots fired incident that took place in Roxbury earlier this year.
David Dillard, 22, of Randolph, was taken into custody on August 31, 2026. The arrest is related to an incident reported on April 14, 2026, during which shots were reportedly fired. The location of the incident was near 14 Abbotsford Street in Roxbury.
Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shots fired incident, the specific nature of the investigation, or any potential charges Dillard may face were not immediately available. The specific timeline between the incident date and the arrest date is noted. The suspect’s residence is listed as Randolph, while the incident occurred in Roxbury.
The arrest was made by detectives. Further information regarding the investigation, including the process of identifying the suspect and the evidence gathered, has not been disclosed. The date of the incident, April 14, 2026, and the date of the arrest, August 31, 2026, provide a timeline for the investigation’s progression. The address associated with the incident is 14 Abbotsford Street.
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