At about 10:37 PM, on Friday, December 6, 2024, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End) arrested Jair Furtado, 40, of Boston, on firearm charges.

Officers responded to the area of 145 East Berkeley Street for a report of shots fired. Boston Police Operations provided officers with information that a road rage incident had occurred and a shot was fired.

Upon arrival, officers observed two vehicles stopped at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and East Berkeley Street. Officers made contact with the operator of the suspect's vehicle and placed him into handcuffs.

Officers immediately observed a firearm inside the vehicle, and requested detectives to respond to the scene. The firearm was later determined to be a Springfield Hellcat with one round in the chamber, and eight rounds in the magazine. After a search incident to arrest, officers located a box of ammunition, and holster from inside the vehicle.

Officers were advised that the incident originated at Albany Street and East Berkeley Street. Officers were told that an argument ensued following a road rage incident, and the suspect shot at the victim's vehicle.

Furtado was placed under arrest and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.