Loaded Firearm Recovered After Shooting in Roxbury

Dorchester man arrested and facing multiple charges related to the incident.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a defaced handgun magazine and trigger, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The recovery of an illegally possessed, defaced firearm during a shooting investigation underscores the persistent challenge of gun violence in Boston neighborhoods.Boston Today

A 49-year-old Dorchester man was arrested and charged with several firearm-related offenses following a shooting incident in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood that left one person injured on Wednesday night. Police recovered a loaded, defaced handgun from the suspect during the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and illegal firearm possession remain major public safety concerns in many Boston neighborhoods, with Roxbury experiencing higher rates of violent crime compared to other parts of the city. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to get illegal guns off the streets and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

Officers responding to a shots fired call in Roxbury encountered an active incident at 218 Blue Hill Avenue. They observed a male suspect fleeing on foot and were able to apprehend him on Danube Street, recovering a loaded Taurus Millennium PT145 Pro handgun with a defaced serial number from his waistband. While on scene, police also received a 911 call about a person shot at a nearby address, with the victim sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.

  • The incident occurred around 7:49 p.m. on April 8, 2026.
  • The suspect, Jerod Hobbs, was arrested at the scene.

The players

Jerod Hobbs

A 49-year-old Dorchester resident who was arrested and charged with multiple firearm-related offenses, including unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of ammunition without an FID card.

Boston Police Department

Law enforcement officers from District B-2 who responded to the initial shots fired call, pursued the suspect, and recovered the loaded, defaced handgun.

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What’s next

Jerod Hobbs is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the charges related to this incident.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by Boston law enforcement to remove illegal guns from the streets and hold perpetrators of gun violence accountable, which remains a critical public safety priority in the city.