Man charged in 2023 Caribbean festival shooting captured in Georgia
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Gerald Vick, a suspect in a Boston shooting that injured eight during a Caribbean festival, was arrested in Georgia after cutting off his ankle monitor. The incident, part of a broader investigation involving gun-related charges against four men, occurred in August 2023 during the J'ouvert Parade in Dorchester. Vick faces 14 counts, including serious firearm charges, after police claimed he possessed a modified pistol. His actions led to a court-issued arrest warrant as Vick attempted to evade trial proceedings.
Gerald Vick, 31, was caught in Georgia after cutting off his ankle monitor just before his trial for serious gun-related charges stemming from a Boston shooting.
In a shooting during a Caribbean festival, eight people were injured, prompting multiple gun-related charges against Vick and three others as a result.
Police allege Vick possessed a 9 mm pistol with a Glock switch, allowing for automatic fire, leading to 14 serious charges against him.
Vick's actions resulting in a cut ankle monitor prompted police to issue an arrest warrant, highlighting his evasion of legal accountability.
Read at Boston.com
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