Police: Man Pointed Gun at Officers During Dorchester Chase
Three Boston-area men are under arrest after authorities said they lead officers on a dangerous car and foot chase through Dorchester Thursday afternoon, culminating with one of the men pointing a gun at police.
The encounter began as investigators surveilled Tony Evans, 24, of Mattapan, who had outstanding warrants for firearms offenses. Investigators said they observed Evans enter a car near 28 Woodruff Way and drive off with two other men.
After briefly following the vehicle, the suspects turned into a nearby McDonald’s parking lot, prompting police to turn on their emergency lights and approach the car on foot. Instead, police said they were forced to jump out of the way after the driver suddenly accelerated and fled the lot.
“Officers pursued the vehicle as it swerved and maneuvered with no regard for the safety and well-being of those in traffic and, subsequently, knocked over a traffic signal pole at the intersection of Gallivan Blvd and Adams Street,’’ a statement from the Boston Police read. “The vehicle finally came to a stop in the middle of the street in front of 930 Washington Street and all three occupants jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot.’’
The alleged driver — later identified as Daniel Murphy-Wilkins, 30, of Roxbury — ran down Washington Street toward Codman Hill Avenue. At one point, detectives said the man stopped and pointed a Smith & Wesson .38 directly at the officers, though they were able to subdue and arrest him.
Police also apprehended Evans and Tony Harris, 25, of Everett. A second gun equipped with a large capacity magazine was also recovered as investigators retraced the path of the pursuit.
Murphy-Wilkins was charged with refusal to submit, assault by means of a dangerous weapon (a car), assault by means of a dangerous weapon (a handgun), unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying loaded firearm on a public way, unlawful possession of ammunition, and three counts of destruction of property.
Harris was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm on a public way, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and armed career criminal level 3.
Evans was charged with resisting arrest, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device, and armed career criminal level 3.
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