Man shot in Dorchester last week arrested for gun possession this week

Boston Police report arresting a man they describe as a gun-toting gang member after a foot chase this morning - a little more than a week after he was shot in an apparent gun battle that left a street littered with 19 shell casings.

Police say gang-unit officers on patrol in the area of Wayland Street around 11 a.m. today saw Michael Reynolds, 21, of Dorchester, standing in front of 75 Wayland, "acting nervously, appearing wide-eyed as he quickly looked up and down Waverly Street."

Couple that with the fact that Reynolds was shot on May 3 at Hancock and Trull streets, the officers decided to stop and have a chat with him. But:

Reynolds ran off into the gated front yard of the residence while grabbing at his waistband. Knowing full well he was likely armed, officers bravely gave chase and apprehended Reynolds in the backyard where they recovered a loaded Sig Sauer .45 Caliber Model 1911 semi-automatic handgun. Officers later recovered a small plastic bag containing a green leafy matter believed to be marijuana from the suspect.

Reynolds was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm, trespassing and receiving stolen property.

Innocent, etc.