RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Box Elder man is facing multiple charges following an early morning incident involving gunfire and a police foot chase in Rapid City on Tuesday.

Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Monroe Street at approximately 4:25 a.m. after receiving a report of gunshots heard in the area. A witness told authorities they saw a pickup truck in the vicinity with an individual firing shots out of the window.

Officers later located a parked pickup truck matching the description in a parking lot within the 100 block of Waterloo Street. Police observed a male exit the driver’s seat holding a handgun before fleeing north on foot. As the driver exited the vehicle, responding officers saw a bullet casing fall to the ground from inside the cab of the pickup.

A foot pursuit ensued. During the chase, the suspect fell to the ground and dropped the firearm. As the man reached for the weapon, the pursuing officer managed to grab the handgun and throw it out of his reach before placing him in handcuffs.

The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Joseph Stevens of Box Elder. Authorities noted that Stevens exhibited signs of alcohol impairment. Additionally, ammunition found in his possession matched the shell casings recovered from the initial scene on Monroe Street.

Stevens was arrested and transported to the Pennington County Jail. He faces charges of discharging a firearm from a moving vehicle, driving under the influence, and obstruction.