Dana Loder : “Lynnfield Man Charged: Gunshot Victim Found Near Boston Common Fountain”

A Lynnfield man, identified as Dana Loder, is facing charges following a shooting incident on Boston Common that left another man with life-threatening injuries on Monday night. The Boston Police Department announced on Tuesday that Loder, 30, will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on multiple charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license (2nd offense), carrying a firearm without a license (2nd offense), possession of ammunition without an FID card, and possession of crack cocaine.

According to authorities, officers patrolling the area of Winter and Tremont streets heard gunshots coming from inside the Common around 10 p.m. They witnessed multiple individuals running in various directions near the Brewer Water Fountain, with one “suspicious person” seen fleeing while holding the front of his waistband. This individual, later identified as Loder, discarded a firearm and attempted to escape on foot but was eventually apprehended in the vicinity of 131 Tremont Street.

Following the incident, a gunshot victim was discovered within the Common with severe injuries. He was swiftly transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. The area surrounding the shooting was cordoned off by authorities for several hours as evidence was collected.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and the Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to detectives at 617-343-4470.

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