On March 2, 2023 in response to a recent spike in shooting incidents in the city, Vice, Intelligence, and Gang
detectives were conducting surveillance in the South End of the city.

During this time, Detectives received information of a male who was in possession of an illegal firearm. When
they observed this male walking in the area of Palmer St. they identified themselves, which resulted in a brief
foot pursuit. The suspect was ultimately apprehended.

A subsequent search lead to the discovery of a black Taurus PT 99 AF Para firearm in his waistband, along with
17 bags of crack cocaine, 7 bags of fentanyl, and $665 in U.S. currency.

Lamahrion Colson, 18, is charged with multiple firearms and drug related offenses to include, carrying a large
capacity firearm, carrying a loaded firearm without a license to carry, possession to distribute a class A drug,
and possession to distribute a class B drug. Detectives will also be seeking to charge Colson under the Armed
Career Criminal statute.