Man arrested after allegedly shooting gun in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said a man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly firing a gun on Globe Street and South Main Street.
23-year-old Josiah Steward was charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a license to carry, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, and possession of a large capacity firearm.
Around 2 a.m. police responded to gunshots and pursued a man who fled.
Officers then apprehended the man, Steward, who told them he fired a gun because a group of several other people fired at him first.
Police said he also told them he discarded the firearm, which was recovered later.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Det. Nicholas Custadio at 508-676-8511 ext. 4107.
