Asheville police arrest armed felon, continue efforts to reduce violence

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Asheville Police Department said officers arrested a felon in possession of a firearm early Sunday.

Officials said that while conducting proactive crime prevention, officers attempted to make contact with Kwan Dante Allen, 35, on Atkinson Street around 2:38 a.m.

Police said that Allen fled on foot as he attempted to discard a firearm. Officers quickly took him into custody and retrieved the .40-caliber Glock 23 pistol…

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