Boston Police Arrest Man, Recover Handgun in Dorchester
Boston Police officers recovered a loaded handgun and arrested a 20-year-old man, Kanell Hogan, on multiple firearm-related offenses during a stop at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Glenway Street in Dorchester.
Boston, MA, August 30, 2026 —
Boston Police reported the recovery of a loaded handgun and the subsequent arrest of a 20-year-old man during a police stop in the Dorchester neighborhood. The incident occurred at the intersection of Blue Hill Avenue and Glenway Street.
Officers from the Boston Police Department apprehended Kanell Hogan, who is 20 years old. The arrest was made in connection with multiple firearm-related offenses. A loaded handgun was recovered by authorities at the scene of the stop. Specific details regarding the nature of the firearm-related offenses were not immediately available, nor were further specifics about the stop itself beyond its location and the outcome.
Recovering a loaded firearm in a public area is a key concern for law enforcement agencies aiming to ensure community safety. Firearm-related offenses can encompass a range of violations under local and state laws, including unlawful possession, carrying without a license, or possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, depending on the jurisdiction’s statutes and the circumstances of the recovery. Boston Police remain active in their efforts to address illegal firearm activity within the city.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further information may be released as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
