BOSTON (WHDH) - Police on Saturday arrested a man in connection with a daylight shooting in Dorchester, officials said.
Boma Howell, 42, of Roxbury, is facing charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.
Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of Delano Street around 11:30 a.m. found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, according to Boston police.
Police located and arrested Howell in the area of Downer Street around 4:40 p.m.
No additional information was immediately available.
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