At approximately 12:05 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, an officer working a paid detail arrested a 17-year old juvenile male on firearm related charges.
The officer was stationed in the area of Tremont and Northampton Street when he heard a verbal dispute between two parties. Continuing to investigate, the officer observed the suspect verbally threatening the victim while reaching into his front hooded pocket. Upon seeing this, the victim fled the area. The officer managed to detain the suspect, who resisted and was subsequently handcuffed. A pat frisk led to the discovery of a firearm inside the suspect’s hooded sweatshirt pocket, later identified as a Davis Industries Model 0 .22 caliber firearm loaded with two rounds of ammunition.
The 17-year-old juvenile male was placed under arrest and charged with delinquent to wit; unlawful possession of a firearm, delinquent to wit; assault w/ a dangerous weapon, and delinquent to wit; unlawful possession of ammunition. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.