
On Monday, at 2:14 AM, Shot Spotter alerted police to gunfire in Roxbury. Officers responded to 20 Magnolia Street and encountered Tyreem Horton, 30, from Dorchester. Horton fled, leading to a chase and physical confrontation with police. He was found armed and now faces multiple firearm-related charges, including resisting arrest, according to the Boston Police Department.
Horton was arrested after fleeing from officers, who discovered he had a stolen Glock 23 with a jammed round and a high-capacity magazine. He faces charges for unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, large-capacity magazines, receiving stolen property, and resisting arrest. Additionally, Horton has an active warrant for drug distribution and conspiracy charges in Norfolk Superior Court, as reported by the Boston Police Department.
Horton's arrest showed a history of previous offenses, including gun possession and drug distribution. Shot Spotter technology helped recover the firearm, assisting police in responding quickly to incidents, as stated by the Boston Police Department.