At about 8:56 PM, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male on firearm charges.
Officers were on patrol in the area of 24 Maywood Street when they heard what sounded like multiple gunshots. Officers were advised by Boston Police Operations that there was a shot spotter activation for three rounds in the area of 27 Edgewood Street.
Officers began canvassing the area and observed a male subject hopping a fence on Maywood Street. Officers approached the male who was sweating and out of breath. Officers conducted a pat frisk and recovered a firearm from his waistband. The firearm was later determined to be a Glock 19 with fourteen rounds in the magazine.
The 16-year-old 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 large capacity feeding device. He is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.