Two people were shot in Roxbury on Sunday. One victim was found on Marvin Street around 10:47 a.m., and another near Dudley Street. Both were taken to the hospital, and their injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, according to the Boston Police Department.
Police identified 56-year-old Pernell Brown of Boston in connection with the shootings, and he was arrested following an investigation. He is set to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court facing multiple charges, including Armed Assault with Intent to Murder and Carrying a Firearm without an FID Card, as reported by the Boston Police Department.
Roxbury police arrested Brown over the weekend for his involvement in a violent incident. He had two outstanding warrants for larceny under $1,200 and threat to commit a crime, as stated by the Boston Police Department. The incident comes as the neighborhood continues to experience issues with gun violence and illegal firearms.
