BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Police arrested a Roslindale man suspected in a shooting in Jamaica Plain Monday afternoon.
Christian Coloma, 25, of Roslindale, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and refusal to submit to a police officer.
He was arraigned in Roxbury District Court Tuesday, but did not show his face in the courtroom.
The shooting happened in the area of the Jackson Square MBTA station near 2:30 p.m. Monday.
“Officers observed an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound, and immediately began providing medical aid,” police said in a statement. “Boston EMS arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.”
The victim’s condition improved and authorities on Tuesday said the individual is expected to survive. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, according to prosecutor Brittney Hernandez.
Authorities said the suspect, later identified as Coloma, fled towards Columbus Avenue, and while canvassing the area saw him riding a scooter on Amory Street. Officers then followed him towards Union Avenue and Rockvale Circle.
“The suspect abandoned his scooter and began to run from officers,” police said. “A foot pursuit ensued, and officers were able to stop the suspect on Rockvale Circle.”
Officers said they recovered a discarded firearm from his flight path.
Coloma was ordered held without bail and is expected back in court Friday for a dangerousness hearing.
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