BOSTON — Boston police recovered a rifle and ballistic evidence following a ShotSpotter activation in Roxbury on Monday night.
Officers assigned to District B-2 responded to the activation in the area of 11 Balfour Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 18.
Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and recovered multiple pieces of ballistic evidence in the side parking lot of 11 Balfour Street.
During an expanded search, officers located a black .223 caliber rifle inside a black duffle bag along with a white t-shirt on the front landing of 9 Balfour Street.
Additional ballistic damage was located on a vehicle parked on Howard Avenue, at 28 Cunningham Street, and a basketball hoop near Howard Avenue.
Detectives assigned to District B-2 are actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.
Community members wishing to assist anonymously may do so via the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online at https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers/.
Photos and videos related to the investigation may also be submitted anonymously.
