Two juveniles were taken into custody by Boston Police following a disturbance at a basketball tournament in Roxbury, with officers uncovering a loaded "ghost gun." The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. yesterday, at Marcella Park where a community event was underway, as officers observed a skirmish amongst the crowd, leading to the arrest of the two male teens, aged 16 and 17, according to a recent report.
The confrontation, part of which involved an exchange of a black satchel, drew the attention of the Youth Violence Strike Force police detail tasked with monitoring the event, in their attempt to maintain the peace a firearm was discovered, the male who had originally held the bag tried to return it to another involved in the altercation. This catch quickly escalated to officers apprehending one suspect who tried to walk away upon their approach and subsequent frisk revealing the hidden firearm, whereas the second suspect was located on Marcella Street.
Authorities have stated that the weapon in question was a so-called "ghost gun"—a firearm constructed from parts to evade traceability—with a magazine capable of holding thirty rounds and was loaded with one round in the chamber along with fifteen in the magazine. Despite the potential for a far more dangerous outcome, the situation was diffused without any reported injuries or further incidence.
The two juveniles now face several charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large capacity feeding device, both have been arrested and will be charged as delinquents according to the Boston Police Department's statement. Their cases are set to be heard in Boston Juvenile Court.
