Man Faces Gun Charge After Foot Chase In Malden

Malden MA

24 February, 2021

9:48 AM

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MALDEN, MA — A Lynn man was arrested on weapons charges following a foot chase in Malden Tuesday, police said. The 22-year-old man, who has roots in Malden, is known to law enforcement and had a warrant out for his arrest, police said. He fled officers on foot after being confronted on Medford Street, police said. During the chase, he pulled a loaded semi-automatic handgun from his waistband and threw it, police said. The gun struck the window of a home. The man was arrested on a criminal warrant, as well as additional charges relating to firearm and property crime. Police did not identify him by name. Medford Street was blocked off for a period of time Tuesday while the scene was secured.