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The 16-year-old driver of the car was arrested and now faces juvenile charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Boston police arrested two juveniles Monday afternoon for allegedly possessing a stolen car and a loaded gun.
Officers responded to a radio call shortly before 2 p.m. for a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of 205 Stratton St. in Dorchester, the department said in a statement.
Upon arrival, police reported that they saw one suspect – later confirmed to be 12 years old – get out of the car and try to run away while tossing a gun aside.
Police caught up with the boy and confiscated a 9mm firearm, which was loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine, the department said.
The 12-year-old boy was arrested and now faces juvenile charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm.
The 16-year-old driver of the car was arrested and now faces juvenile charges of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
Both suspects are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
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Source : https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2023/01/25/loaded-pistol-confiscated-from-12-year-old-after-police-approach-stolen-car-allegedly-driven-by-teen/