Fleeing Juvenile Who Threw Gun Arrested After Investigation
For Immediate Release:
December 11, 2019
A juvenile male, who had fled and escaped from officers
investigating shots being fired a day earlier, was identified and arrested.
On December 10, 2019 at 1:13 pm, officers responded to the
1300 block of Drexel Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert. Arriving officers located evidence of
gunfire. A description of possible
suspects was obtained and provided to officers.
While searching for the suspects, Lieutenant Daniel Corcoran
and Sergeant James Herbert located a male that matched one of the suspect’s description
in the 1100 block of Sewell Avenue. Upon
exiting their vehicle, the 17-year-old male, immediately fled. While fleeing from the officers, the male
threw a loaded handgun into the street.
The weapon was recovered, but the male was able to escape.
An investigation led to the fleeing suspect’s identity. Today, Sergeant Herbert located and arrested
the male. The investigation into the
shots fired is being actively investigated by detectives of the Street Crimes
Unit.
ARRESTED: A
17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Unlawful
possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, obstruction of
justice, and resisting arrest.
The male was released to his parent with a future court date.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to
contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at
609-347-5766 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.
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