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18-year-old charged with shooting New Bedford police detective arrested at Logan Airport
Denzel Gomes was arrested after landing at the airport.
An 18-year-old accused of shooting and injuring a New Bedford police detective last summer was arrested Wednesday at Logan Airport.
Denzel Gomes, formerly of New Bedford, was taken into custody by state and New Bedford police shortly after his flight from Portugal landed, the Bristol County District Attorney’s office said in a statement. Gomes was indicted in September on charges of armed assault to murder, attempted assault and battery with a firearm, assault and battery with a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon-causing serious bodily injury, and carrying an illegal firearm.
At the time of his indictment, he had already left the country, according to the DA’s office.
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Gomes allegedly shot and seriously injured Detective Lavar Gilbert on July 17 at the intersection of Orchard and Rivet streets. A civilian was also injured in the shooting.
“I am very pleased to know that the fugitive responsible for injuring one of our detectives during a recent shooting is now in custody,” New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira said in a statement. “I’m thankful for the combined efforts of our dedicated law enforcement community in capturing the suspect.”
Denzel Gomes will be arraigned Tuesday in Fall River Superior Court.
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