Fugitive Involved In Molotov Cocktail Incident Apprehended In Fall River: Cops

FALL RIVER, MA — A man wanted for his involvement in using a Molotov cocktail in Rhode Island was apprehended after running off and hiding in a shed in Fall River, police said.

Officers looking for Armando Gonzalez, 38, headed to a residence on Tecumseh Street near Dover Street Christmas Eve morning, the Fall River police said in a post on the department's Facebook page.

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Gonzalez was a "fugitive from justice wanted by authorities in the State of Rhode Island for his alleged involvement in the use of a Molotov cocktail," according to the post.

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"Upon officers’ arrival, (Gonzalez) fled from the front door of the residence," the post said.

"Officers immediately initiated a foot pursuit through neighboring yards," according to the post.

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Gonzalez was "later located hiding inside a shed in the backyard of a residence in the 300 block of Snell Street," the post said.

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Gonzalez faces extradition proceedings and was also charged in Massachusetts with fugitive from justice and resisting arrest, according to the post.

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