Police arrested a man who they say is a repeat violent offender, and now is facing more charges after he was found with a gun.
Officials say University of Maryland Police heard a gunshot in the area of Fremont Avenue and Baltimore Street around 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon. After officers heard the gunshots, they saw two suspects running towards Baltimore Street.
After a brief chase, officers were able to catch and arrest one of the suspects. He was later identified as 20-year-old Sean Johnson.
Police were able to find a revolver that was thrown away by Johnson during the foot chase.
Johnson was charged with handgun violations.
