Lynnfield man arrested in connection with Boston Common shooting, police say

Boston police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting Monday night on the Boston Common that left a man in critical condition, but the suspect is not currently facing assault charges.

Officers recovered a firearm from Dana Loder, a 30-year-old Lynnfield resident, at the scene of the shooting shortly after 10 p.m., Boston police said in a news release Tuesday morning. He faces three firearms-related charges, one drug charge and one charge of resisting arrest in connection with the incident.

Officers went to Boston Common after hearing gunshots while patrolling the area of ​​Tremont and Winter streets, police said. At the scene, they saw several people running away in different directions, including a “suspicious” man who was holding the front of his belt with both hands.

Officers ordered the man – who was later identified as Loder – to stop, but he continued to run away and may have been at the scene dropping a gun on the ground as he was trying to escape, police said. They pursued Loder and eventually arrested him near 131 Tremont St.

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Shortly after Loder's arrest, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound on Boston Common, police said. He was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.

Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting, police said. It's unclear if they are looking for other suspects or if Loder is suspected of being the shooter but has not yet been charged.

Anyone with information about the shooting is “strongly urged” to contact Boston Police homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. You can also send police an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

“The Boston Police Department will strictly guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to contribute to this investigation anonymously,” the statement said.