Following a shooting on Fernboro Street in Dorchester, Boston, police have apprehended a 48-year-old male in connection with the incident. The shooting, which took place early on Wednesday morning, left one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The Boston Police Department (BPD) swiftly responded to the scene shortly after 8:00 AM, where they found the injured party who was then promptly transported for medical attention. According to Boston police, the victim’s condition has since stabilized, and he is forecasted to make a recovery.
The suspect, identified as Carlos Encarnacion of Dorchester, was located in Framingham. The BPD have formally charged Encarnacion with Armed Assault with Intent to Murder, as well as Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. He is scheduled to soon be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court, drawing to a close what must have surely been a jarring episode for the residents of Fernboro Street, who witnessed police and emergency medical services descend upon their neighborhood in the wake of the violence.
The circumstances leading to the shooting are currently under investigation by detectives from District B-2 (Roxbury), who are determined to piece together the events that transpired that morning. Encarnacion, now facing serious charges, will have his day in court where the details of the incident will be closely examined. The quick response of local authorities has provided some reassurance to local residents.
