In the early hours of New Year's Day, Springfield Police responded swiftly to the sound of gunfire detected by ShotSpotter technology, which led to the arrest of 23-year-old Everton Daley and the seizure of two firearms, including an AR-15 rifle. According to the Springfield Police Department's report, officers were called to action after ShotSpotter activations pointed them to disturbances on Marlborough Street, Westford Circle, Albermarle Street, and Norfolk Street, all occurring within a tight one-minute window.

The chain of events unfolded rapidly. Officers arrived at Marlborough Street and spotted a vehicle hastily departing from an area near the ShotSpotter alerts. While attempting to stop the vehicle, it failed to yield to law enforcement. The pursuit ended on Westford Circle, where the passenger managed to flee and evade police capture. However, the driver, identified as Everton Daley, was apprehended after attempting to walk away from the stopped vehicle. Upon securing Daley, police inspected the car and discovered unsecured weaponry: an AR-15 and an additional handgun were in plain sight. Further investigation of the vehicle revealed a 30-round magazine and ammunition.

Daley, a Springfield resident, now faces multiple charges, including Carrying a Firearm without a License and Improper Storage of a Large Capacity Firearm, both counts reflecting the two firearms found in his possession, as well as several other firearms and traffic-related offenses. These charges reflect the ongoing challenge that law enforcement and communities face concerning unlicensed weapons and the potential violence they represent within city limits.