Felon charged after trying to ditch firearm during police pursuit, APD said

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A felon in possession of a firearm was arrested early Sunday, Aug. 10, according to an Asheville Police Department press release.

Around 2:38 a.m., APD said officers tried to make contact with Kwan Dante Allen, 34, on Atkinson Street.

Allen ran away on foot while he tried to get rid of a gun, the press release said. Officers “quickly” arrested him and retrieved the weapon…

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