Loaded Handgun Recovered After Foot Chase in Mattapan, Dorchester
Boston police officers in District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) recovered a loaded handgun after a foot chase on Blue Hill Avenue and Wales Street. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on July 26, 2026, during an increased police presence related to the…
Boston, MA, July 27, 2026 —
Boston police officers from District B-3, covering the Mattapan and Dorchester neighborhoods, recovered a loaded handgun following a foot chase early Sunday morning. The incident took place around 1:20 a.m. on July 26, 2026, at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Wales Street.
The recovery of the firearm occurred during a period of heightened police activity. Officers were present in the area in connection with the ongoing Puerto Rican Festival. Additionally, the department has been responding to persistent complaints regarding the reckless operation of mopeds and scooters in the vicinity.
Following the foot chase, police arrested Eric Cruz, a 37-year-old resident of Dorchester. Cruz is now facing a series of charges that include multiple firearm offenses and vehicle-related violations. The specific details of the firearm charges and the exact nature of the vehicle-related charges were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
