Stopped: Ex-con Allegedly In Possession Of A Firearm Arrested

On a tip that there was an ex-con driving around Springfield in a rental car with a loaded gun, Springfield Police hit the streets to make an arrest Thursday, Aug. 13.

Brandon Murray. On a tip that there was an ex-con driving around Springfield in a rental car with a loaded gun, Springfield Police hit the streets to make an arrest Thursday, Aug. 13.
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police*

Police allege Murray was in possession of the firearm pictured here.
Photo Credit: *Springfield Police*

Kristin Palpini

08/14/2020 3:12 p.m.

After making a traffic stop, Brandon Murray, 33, of Dwight Street Extension, was arrested Thursday at around 6:10 p.m. at an East Columbus Avenue gas station, police said.

Upon investigation, police allegedly found a loaded firearm in Murray’s pocket.

Murray is being charged with carrying a loaded firearm with a license, carrying a firearm without an FID card (subsequent offense), firearm violation with three prior violent/drug crimes, and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense), police said.

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