At about 1:58 PM, on Friday, March 22, 2024, officers assigned to District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male on firearm related charges.
Officers responded to the area of 55 Faneuil Street for a report of a person with a gun. Boston Police Operations provided officers with a description of the suspect, and that a firearm had been displayed.
As officers canvassed the area, they observed the suspect in the courtyard of the apartment complex. When the suspect observed the officers, he immediately turned around and sprinted. A foot pursuit ensued, and officers were able to locate the suspect in the area of 5 Sanderson Place. Officers were able to handcuff the suspect, and located a firearm near the driveway. The firearm was later determined to be a Glock 23, with one round in the chamber and nine rounds in the magazine.
The 17-year-old juvenile male was placed under arrest and charged with delinquent to wit; unlawful possession of a firearm, and delinquent to wit; unlawful possession of ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.