By Kolby LaMarche

Burlington police responded to reports of gunfire in the Old North End Tuesday evening and took one person into custody after officers entered a home on Johnson Street, authorities said.

The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. Multiple officers arrived in the area following the report of shots fired. No one was injured, and police have not identified any immediate threat to the public. 

Details about the suspect’s identity or specific charges had not been released as of early Wednesday.

A witness told reporters the episode began as a dispute involving a resident and a maintenance worker. The resident allegedly confronted the worker over parking and fired warning shots, after which the worker moved the vehicle and police were called.

This marks the latest in a string of gunfire-related calls in Burlington over the past several days, adding to concerns about public safety even as city leaders point to broader progress downtown.

Police have not released additional information about the Tuesday incident, and an investigation remains ongoing. Officers worked to secure the scene and gather evidence from the area.

The response comes amid continued focus on visible policing and community safety efforts in Burlington. City officials have emphasized foot patrols and collaboration with outreach services in recent months as part of strategies to address quality-of-life issues and occasional violence in public spaces.

Tuesday’s event follows closely on the heels of two separate gunfire incidents reported early Sunday morning in the downtown area. 

In one case, officers on foot patrol in the Church Street Marketplace heard a shot near Church and Main streets around 12:20 a.m. They quickly located and arrested 21-year-old Alex Ewanchyna, who was reportedly running with a firearm. No one was struck in that shooting. Ewanchyna faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. He pleaded not guilty in Vermont Superior Court and is being held without bail.

About 30 minutes later, around 12:45 a.m., a man arrived at the University of Vermont Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his foot. He told investigators he had been walking on Center Street when he encountered someone who shot him. 

Police recovered a firearm and ballistic evidence from the vehicle that transported the victim. Authorities believe the shooting may have occurred inside the vehicle. No arrests have been reported in that case, and detectives continue to investigate whether the two Sunday incidents are connected.

Burlington police have asked anyone with information about the Sunday shootings to contact Detective Randy Webster at (802) 540-2145.

For now, the Old North End neighborhood returns to its daily rhythm, with the latest event serving as another reminder of the balance between celebrating the city’s vibrancy and addressing pockets of disorder. Officials urge anyone with details on any of these incidents to come forward, as cooperation remains essential to resolving cases and preventing future occurrences.

Burlington’s approach continues to evolve, with emphasis on both enforcement and prevention. As summer events draw crowds downtown, maintaining safety will require sustained commitment from law enforcement, city government, businesses, and residents alike.