Teen Arrested in Roxbury, Handgun Recovered
Boston police arrested a 17-year-old male from Somerville in Roxbury after a foot pursuit and recovered a loaded .38 Llama Max-I handgun. The incident occurred near Forest Street.
Boston, MA, August 7, 2026 —
Boston police apprehended a 17-year-old male in Roxbury on Tuesday after a foot pursuit, during which officers recovered a loaded handgun. The suspect, identified as a resident of Somerville, was taken into custody near Forest Street.
According to authorities, the pursuit concluded with the recovery of a .38 Llama Max-I handgun. The details surrounding the initiation of the foot pursuit were not immediately available.
The arrest and recovery of the firearm are part of ongoing efforts by the Boston Police Department to address gun violence in the city. Further information regarding potential charges or the investigation’s next steps was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
