Early Thursday morning, an indicted fugitive connected to a violent shootout in Brockton was apprehended in Taunton. Allegedly involved in a June 2024 incident where a female victim sustained a gunshot wound to her chest, Romeo Miller, aged 26, now faces federal charges of being a felon in possession of ammunition. His initial court appearance resulted in detention pending a May 5, 2025 hearing.
Earlier this year, Miller was indicted alongside three other Brockton residents: Natalio Miranda, Jonathan Alves, and Jahleil Monteiro. All three remain in custody. Miranda faces charges for possession of a machinegun and as a felon with ammunition, Alves for being a felon with ammunition, and Monteiro as an accessory after the fact to Miller's charge.
On June 2, 2024, law enforcement responded to a “shots fired” call in Brockton. They found a large crowd and a 31-year-old woman injured by gunfire. Video surveillance allegedly captured Miranda firing an automatic weapon, and Miller and Alves allegedly shooting toward the victim. Miller is also allegedly seen shooting the victim from behind a parked car before handing his weapon to Monteiro and leaving.
Court records indicate that at the shooting's time, Miranda was on supervised release for a fentanyl distribution conviction, and Miller and Monteiro were on probation for previous weapons and drug convictions. Alves has a prior conviction for drug possession with intent to distribute.
If convicted, the charges against the defendants could lead to significant prison sentences and fines. Sentences will be determined by a federal judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley and various law enforcement officials, including Special Agent in Charge James M. Ferguson of the Boston Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, U.S. Marshal Brian A. Kyes, Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, and Brockton Police Chief Brenda I. Perez. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office provided valuable assistance, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Pohl prosecuting the case.
It is essential to note that the details here are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
