Last night, a routine investigation by Eastern District Action Team officers led to a foot chase on Belair Road, culminating in the arrest of a 28-year-old man and the seizure of a loaded handgun equipped with a rapid-fire trigger activator, which is a violation of current handgun laws. The Baltimore Police Department shared the details of this incident in a recent post on their official website.
Eastern District Handgun Violation Arrest
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) October 4, 2024
On October 3, 2024, at approximately 8:34 p.m., Eastern District Action Team officers were conducting an investigation in the 4300 block of Belair Road.
This investigation led to the arrest of a 28-year-old male following a brief foot… pic.twitter.com/qz5KsVwquT
During their operation around the 4300 block of Belair Road, officers attempted to conduct the inquiry thoroughly and safely. However, the situation escalated quickly into a brief foot pursuit. According to information from the authorities, the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was apprehended at approximately 8:34 p.m..
Following the arrest, the suspect was taken to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he faces charges including various handgun violations. Among the charges is the possession of a rapid-fire trigger activator—a device that significantly increases the firing capability of a handgun.
