Last night, Boston Police officers arrested a 17-year-old male in Mattapan on multiple firearm charges. As reported by the Boston Police Department, the arrest occurred after a call came in around 6:25 PM on Tuesday, describing a person with a gun near 41 Stockton Street.
Upon arrival at 45 Stockton Street, officers encountered three teens and noticed that one of the males seemed to quickly attempt to conceal something. The officers, acting on the suspicion of unlawful activity, conducted a frisk of the teenagers and uncovered a loaded FN 509 handgun. This firearm was equipped with a high-capacity magazine, containing one round in the chamber and eight in the magazine, which can hold up to fifteen.
The detainee now faces a litany of charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a large-capacity feeding device, and trespassing. As a minor, the suspect has been charged as a delinquent and will be brought before the Dorchester District Court for arraignment.
Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the juvenile due to his age, as per policy. The swift police response to the call highlights ongoing efforts to quickly respond to and address gun-related incidents in Boston neighborhoods, aiming to prevent to increasingly interrupt the cycles of violence that plague many communities. Further details on the case are anticipated to emerge following judicial proceedings.
