2 suspects arrested, illegal gun seized in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield police officers seized an illegal gun in connection with a shots fired call on Fort Pleasant Avenue on Thursday.

Upon arrival at an apartment building, officers saw bullet holes in a door and window and they found two people inside the apartment, later identified as Ivan Brewster Jr. and Jahleo Paquin.

Investigators also noticed bullet holes inside the apartment and seized a large-capacity gun. Ammunition was also reportedly recovered from Brewster and crack-cocaine was reportedly recovered from Paquin.

Brewster Jr., 41, of Springfield faces several gun related charges, while Paquin, 26, of Three Rivers was arrested on three gun and drug-related charges.

Thursday’s gun seizure is the 310th illegal firearm seized by Springfield Police in 2024.