BOSTON — A 14-year-old boy was arrested Saturday evening in Dorchester after being found with a high-capacity firearm, according to the Boston Police Department.
At about 6:55 p.m., officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on duty at Harambee Park during an event when they noticed the juvenile, who appeared to be concealing something beneath a fanny pack.
The suspect tried to blend into the crowd when approached by police, but was later seen sitting on a ledge among a group of individuals.
Upon further interaction, officers conducted a pat-down and discovered a Smith and Wesson handgun in the fanny pack.
The weapon had one round in the chamber and a magazine with twelve rounds.
Additionally, the serial number on the firearm had been removed.
The young male was arrested and faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, and a large capacity feeding device, as well as defacement of a firearm serial number.
He is expected to face these charges at Boston Juvenile Court.
