Boston Blotter: Man Shot on Common

-- Boston police shot a 23-year-old man on the Boston Common yesterday afternoon, after the man allegedly aimed a fake gun at officers. Shawn Craig of Boston led police on a chase through the crowded common, past scores of Bostonians relaxing in the park after work. Police say they had stopped Craig on the suspicion that he had outstanding warrants. At some point during the chase, Craig aimed a pellet gun designed to look like a semi-automatic handgun at an officer, who shot Craig once, in the shoulder. Craig was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries and faces charges of unlawful possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and being armed while wanted. [Herald; Globe; BPDNews]

-- City, state, and federal authorities arrested 16 people in a gang sweep in New Bedford yesterday. Authorities say the seized firearms and crack cocaine during the action, which was the result of a month long investigation. [Herald]

All charges alleged until proven under law.