By GAYLA CAWLEY
LYNN — A Lynn man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a Jan. 6 home invasion on Hamilton Avenue.
Antron Bogues, 31, was charged with home invasion.
Police responded to 25 Hamilton Ave. on Jan. 6 around 4 p.m. after reported gunshots. When officers arrived, they noticed a man, later identified as Bogues, walking away from the apartment, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.
Officers met with the 33-year-old victim, who told them he was in his third-floor apartment when he heard someone in the doorway turning one of the doorknobs to his residence. When he went to take a peek outside his front door, he noticed a man at his side door. When the victim went to confront the man, the suspect pulled out a handgun, Donnelly said.
After the weapon was brandished, the victim instinctively grabbed the handgun, which led to a 10-minute struggle, where three to four shots were fired. Eventually the gun fell to the floor and the victim ran out of the apartment, Donnelly said.
Police were then called and the suspect appeared to enter the apartment. Police are still looking for the man with the gun, and believe that he and Bogues were working together to commit the robbery, Donnelly said.
Police found a bullet hole in the hallway door window, but no shell casings. They believe the gun used was a revolver. The victim reported that six watches were stolen from the apartment.
Through the investigation, Bogues was identified as being involved in the home invasion. Besides police witnessing him leaving the residence upon their arrival, the victim also identified him as being involved. Donnelly said police were able to get a warrant and Bogues was picked up in Beverly.
The other suspect is described by police as a light-skinned man of average build, about 6 feet tall with black shoulder length hair and braids. He was wearing a black jacket at the time of the incident.
Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley.