At about 2:06 PM, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, officers assigned to the School Police Unit, and District C-6 (South Boston) responded to the area of 215 Dorchester Street for a found weapon. Officers were advised by school staff that they became aware that a student might be in possession of a firearm.
School staff took the student out of class, and recovered a firearm from his backpack. School staff contacted Boston Police to take custody of the firearm. The firearm was determined to be fully loaded.
The 14-year-old juvenile male was placed under arrest and charged with: Delinquent to wit unlawful possession of a firearm, delinquent to wit unlawful possession of ammunition, and delinquent to wit unlawful possession of a firearm on school grounds. The juvenile male is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.