A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly carjacking a 23-year-old male victim on Thursday night, December 14, 2023.
The victim was getting out of his vehicle in the 500 block of Corydon Avenue around 8:30 p.m. when he was approached by the suspect who was brandishing a handgun. The suspect demanded the keys to the vehicle and the victim’s personal property. “A physical struggle ensued, during which the suspect discharged the firearm, narrowly missing the victim and striking the vehicle,” said police. The suspect then left the area in the stolen vehicle.
Officers spotted the vehicle near Sherbrook Street and Ellice Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. on December 15, 2023. As officers tried to stop the vehicle the driver sped away.
Air 1 was able to follow the vehicle from the sky as officers on the ground moved in to contain the suspect. The stolen car was tracked to a parking lot in the 700 block of Watt Street. The suspect was taken into custody.
A search of the suspect uncovered a folding knife and about 37 grams of cocaine. The firearm was not located.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Ricardo Miguel Gomes was charged for his alleged involvement with:
- Armed Robbery using a Firearm
- Discharge a Firearm with Intent
- Pointing a Firearm
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 2
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 2
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x 6
- Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Possession of a Scheduled Substance
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 6
Gomes was detained in custody
